CYBER LAW ?
What is Cyber Law?
Cyber Law is a specialisation in the field of law which looks into and rectifies legal issues related to the World Wide Web. Aspirants opting to specialise in the field of Cyber Law need to deal with criminal activities such as fraud, theft, forgery and defamation conducted on the internet.
Lawyers in the field of Cyber Law deal with a broad area which includes freedom of expression, access to the internet, usage of internet as well as online privacy. While sorting out any issue, Cyber Law lawyers refer to the Indian Penal Code as well as the Indian Technology Act, 2000. Thus, some of the issues that form a part of Cyber Law are – Hacking, DOS attack, Virus/Worm attacks, Cyber terrorism, Credit card frauds, IPR violations, EFT frauds, Trafficking, Stalking, Harrasment, etc.
Candidates can pursue undergraduate (UG) as well as the postgraduate (PG) level programmes in the field of Cyber Law. In UG level courses candidates need to pursue integrated law courses in order to specialise in Cyber Law whereas in a PG level law course aspirants can straight away specialise in Cyber Law.
Apart from these degree programmes, candidates can also pursue diploma and certificate courses in the field of Cyber Law. Some of these popular courses are Diploma in Cyber Law, Certificate in Cyber Law in Corporate Practice, Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law and Information Technology, Professional Diploma in Cyber Investigations and Laws, Diploma in Information Security and Cyber Law, Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law, Advanced Certification in Cyber Law Practice, Information Technology and Social Media Law, Diploma in Internet Law and Policy, Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law, Certificate in Cyber Laws etc.
Cyber Law Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are informed that the eligibility criteria for Cyber Law course vary from college to college. However, candidates are eligible to apply for an integrated Cyber Law course offered at a college/ university if they have completed their Higher Secondary School/ Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board.
To pursue the LLM course offered in the field of Cyber Law candidates need to possess LLB or equivalent degree.
Cyber Law Subjects and Syllabus
The subjects/ topics taught as part of a Cyber Law course may vary from college to college. Candidates can go through the syllabus of UG level law courses offered in India below:
Undergraduate Courses | Syllabus |
|---|---|
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering and LLB (Hons) in Cyber Laws | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Problem Solving with ‘C’, Basic Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Data Structures using ‘C’, Engg Graphics & Electronic Devices and Circuits, Fundamental of Moot Court & Comm Workshop 1.2, OOPs using C++ and UML, Comp Systems Architecture & Data Comm & Networks, Legal History of Courts, Legal Method + Legal Reasoning, Database Management System & Law of Contracts, Theory of Automata & Computation, Microprocessor & Communication Workshop 2.0, Opt Systems & Torts & Consumer Protection Law, Software Engg & Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence & OOPs through Java, Family Law, Constitutional Law & Foreign Language, Compiler Design & Web Technologies using .NET, Storage Techn Foundations & Constitutional Law, Network Security & Cryptography & Family Law, Law of Crimes I & Communication Workshop 3.0, Mobile Computing, Data Warehousing and Data Mining, Artificial Neutral Networks, Natural Language Processing, IT for Forensic Science, Administrative Law & Labour Law, Law of Evidence & Environmental Law, Public International Law & Right to Information, Digital Crime & Computer Law, Mediation Workshop, Arbitration & Conc & & Alternative Dispute Res Mech, Taxation Law &Private International Law, Intellectual Property Law, Dig Copyright & Data Prot. Law & Jurisprudence, Info. Security Intelligence & Compliance analytics, Drafting, Pleading & Conveyance, Competition Law & Information Security Governance, IT Forensic and Electronic Evidence, Law of Technology Transfer & Dissertation, Internet Regulation & Jurisdiction, Law of Telecommunication convergence, Prof. Ethics, Acc. for lawyers & Bar Bench Relation, International Trade Law, Information Security Audit & Monitoring, Moot Court & Internship & Dissertation |
BA LLB with Cyber Law Specialisation | Computers and its Impact in Society, Overview of Computer and Web Technology, Need for Cyber Law, Cyber Jurisprudence at International and Indian level, UN & International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Initiatives, Council of Europe – Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), World Bank, Commonwealth of Nations, Freedom of Speech and Expression in Cyberspace, Right to Access Cyberspace – Access to the Internet, Right to Privacy, Right to Data Protection, Cyber Crimes against Individuals, Institution and State, Hacking, Digital Forgery, Cyber Stalking/Harassment, Cyber Pornography, Identity Theft & Fraud, Cyber terrorism, Cyber Defamation, Different offences under IT Act, 2000, Cyber Defamation, Different Types of Civil Wrongs under the IT Act, 2000, Interface with Copyright Law, Interface with Patent Law, Trademarks & Domain Names Related issues, Concept, E-commerce-Salient Features, Online approaches like B2B, B2C & C2C, Online contracts, Click Wrap Contracts, Applicability of Indian Contract Act, 1872, Concept of Jurisdiction, Indian Context of Jurisdiction and IT Act, 2000., International Law and Jurisdictional Issues in Cyberspace, Dispute Resolutions |
Post Graduate Courses in Cyber Law
Aspirants can go through course curriculum of PG level Cyber Law programmes offered at colleges in India below:
Course Name | Syllabus |
|---|---|
Master of Cyber Law | Internet Architecture & Network Security, Computer Forensics & Digital Evidences, Data or Information Cryptography, Cyber Space Indian Perspectives, Fundamentals of Cyber-Law, Intellectual Property Issues, E-Commerce Legal Issues, Cyber Crime Laws in India |
LLM in Cyber Law | Copyright issue in cyberspace, Cyberlaw in India, International legal regime related to cybercrime, Overview of cyber law, Regulation of cybercrimes, Cyber Contract and IT Act 2000, Cyber-crimes and related concepts, IPR – An overview, Overview of the cyber world, Software Development & Licensing Agreements |
Master of Cyber Law and Information Technology | Introduction to Computer Technology and Programming, Legal Dimensions of IPR in Cyber World, Fundamentals of Information Security e-Business Security, Communication and Soft Skills, IT Acts and Cyber Crime, OS: Linux, Server (Apache), IT Act, Information assurance & e-Governance/ Data Information & Cryptography, Internet Architecture and Network Security/ Networking & Network Security, Database Management & 4GLs, Secure Software Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Network and Security, Data/ Information & Cryptography, IP Packet Analysis, Computer Forensics and Digital Evidence, Security Audit, Process Management and Consultancy |
Cyber Law Course Curriculum for Diploma & Certificate Courses:
Apart from the above-mentioned courses, candidates can also view the syllabus of Diploma and Certificate courses in Cyber Law below:
Course Name | Syllabus |
|---|---|
Diploma in Cyber Law | Introduction to Cyber Law, Legislative Framework, Judicial Framework, Quasi-judicial Framework, Investigative Framework, International Framework, Basic legal terms and concepts, Cyber Law & Your World, Introduction to Cyber Law, Computer Software & Copyright Law Copyright, Domain Names & Law, Trademark Issues in Cyberspace, Understanding Computer Software, Semiconductor Layout & Design Law Software Licenses, Computer Databases & Law, Violation of Privacy, Cyber Frauds, Computer Source Code, Cyber Pornography, Cyber Security Cyber Terrorism, Data Privacy & Confidentiality, Digital Signature, Freedom of Speech, Information & Traffic Data, Intermediaries, Malware Other Computer Related Offences, Unauthorised Access, Electronic Contracts, Digital Signatures – Technical Issues, Electronic & Digital Signatures – Legal Issues |
Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law and Information Technology | Basics of Computer and Cyber Security Information Technology Law (Cyber Law) Cyber Crimes and Investigation Procedures |
Professional Diploma in Cyber Investigations and Laws | Computer network, File system and storage management, Cyber forensics, Cyber Crime and related laws, SIEM and log trails Forensics and VA lab |
Diploma in Information Security and Cyber Law | Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration, Forms of Cyber Crimes & Frauds, Fundamentals of Information Security, Cyber Laws Intellectual Property Rights |
Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law | Introduction to the Cyber World and Cyber Law, Cyber World, The internet and online resources, Security of information, Digital signature An overview of Cyber Law, Introduction about the cyberspace, Regulation of cyberspace – introducing cyber law, Scope of Cyber laws – e-commerce; online contracts; IPRs (copyright, trademarks and software patenting); e-taxation; e-governance and cyber crimes Cyberlaw in India with special reference to the Information Technology Act, 2000, International Legal Regime, International legal regime relating to E-Commerce, Domestic Legal Regime – Cyber Law in India: Information Technology Act, 2000 – Digital Signature; E-Governance; Regulation of Certifying Authorities; Duties of Subscribers; Penalties and Adjudications; Offences under the Act; Making of Rules and Regulations etc. Introduction – computer crime and cybercrimes; Classification of cybercrime, Cybercrime and Related Concepts, Regulation of cyber crimes Paper IV: E-Commerce, Online business, Definition of E-commerce, Types of E-commerce, Important Issues in Global E-commerce, Application of conventional territory based law to E-commerce, IPR Issues, IPR – An Overview, Copyright Issues in Cyberspace, Trademark Issues in cyberspace, Computer Software and Related IPR Issues |
Advanced Certification in Cyber Law Practice, | Introduction to IT Law, Electronics Contract and Digital Signature, Cyber Crimes, Privacy & Data Security, E-Commerce & the Law, Software-As-A-Service & Licensing, Technology Outsourcing, Online Reputation Management |
Diploma in Internet Law and Policy | Law and Policy in ‘Indian’ Cyberspace, Jurisdiction in Cyberspace, Designing On-Line Agreements: Contractual Closure and Indian Contract Law Electronic Signatures & Digital Signatures, Regulation of Certifying Authorities, Electronic Evidence, Data Protection, Privacy and Corporate Compliance, Intellectual Property, The Internet and Electronic Commerce, Managing Legal Risks when promoting a business online, Insurance and the Internet, The Legal Challenges to Internet Banking, Privacy Bill, 2011: Critical Analysis, The E-Policy Handbook, Intermediary Liability, Internet Law Regulation |
Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law | Cyberspace Technology and Social Issues, Regulation of Cyberspace, Commerce and Cyberspace, Privacy and Data Protection |
Cyber Law Job Profiles
Cyber Law is a highly specialised field in the stream of Law. After completing an integrated UG course in Cyber Law aspirants can consider pursuing a PG level course in the same or even opt to join a job. Some popular job profiles that candidates can pursue after completing a Cyber Law course are:
Lawyer: In this job profile an aspirant represents one of the parties/ clients in a trial at court. As part of this job profile, one needs to cross-examine witnesses and then list reasons/ facts around why the court should give the judgement in favour of their clients.
Legal Advisors: In this job profile, one is expected to counsel clients on legal rights and obligations. Legal advisors mostly research laws applicable to a particular case and thereafter go through previous judgements passed in cases similar to the one their client is currently facing and thereafter help them in listing out how they can defend themselves.
Apart from this, candidates can also pursue other law job profiles after completing their Cyber Law course from a reputed college/ university.
Law graduates must qualify AIBE exam to practice in a court of law in India.
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