Module 6 of 8

Legal Framework for Cyber Crime Investigation

Master the comprehensive legal framework governing cyber crime investigation in India - from IT Act 2000 to the new BNS/BNSS/BSA 2023, constitutional considerations, data protection laws, and international cooperation mechanisms.

6
Parts
10-12
Hours
30
Quiz Questions
70%
Pass Mark
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Part 1: IT Act 2000 & Amendments
Part 2: BNS/BNSS/BSA 2023
Part 3: Constitutional & Privacy
Part 4: DPDPA 2023
Part 5: Intermediary Liability
Part 6: International Framework
Learning Objectives

What You Will Learn

By completing this module, you will achieve the following competencies

Understand and apply the complete IT Act 2000 framework including civil and criminal provisions

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Navigate the new BNS/BNSS/BSA 2023 laws and their implications for cyber crime investigation

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Apply constitutional principles and privacy rights in digital investigations

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Understand DPDPA 2023 compliance requirements for data breach investigations

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Apply intermediary liability rules and safe harbour provisions correctly

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Utilize international cooperation mechanisms for cross-border cyber crime cases

Module Content

Module Parts

Complete all 6 parts before attempting the module quiz

1

IT Act 2000 & Amendments

90-120 minutes

Comprehensive coverage of the Information Technology Act 2000 including civil liability under Section 43, criminal offenses under Sections 65-67B, the Section 66 series, government powers under Section 69, and safe harbour provisions.

Section 43 Civil Section 65-67B Criminal Section 66 Series Section 69 Powers Section 79 Safe Harbour
2

BNS/BNSS/BSA 2023 for Cyber Crimes

90-120 minutes

Understand the new criminal law framework effective July 1, 2024. Learn digital evidence provisions in BSA, procedural changes in BNSS, substantive cyber offenses in BNS, and comparison with repealed IPC/CrPC/Evidence Act.

BNS 2023 Offenses BNSS Procedures BSA Section 63 Digital Evidence Old vs New Laws
3

Constitutional & Privacy Considerations

90-120 minutes

Explore Article 21 and fundamental rights in digital context, the landmark K.S. Puttaswamy privacy judgment, Shreya Singhal case, proportionality test, and constitutional limitations on digital surveillance.

Article 21 Rights K.S. Puttaswamy Shreya Singhal Proportionality Test Surveillance Limits
4

DPDPA 2023 Implications

90-120 minutes

Master the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 framework. Learn about data fiduciary obligations, breach investigation requirements, compliance mandates, penalties, and the role of the Data Protection Board.

Data Protection Framework Breach Investigation Compliance Requirements Penalties Data Protection Board
5

Intermediary Liability & Safe Harbour

90-120 minutes

Deep dive into Section 79 safe harbour provisions, IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2021, due diligence requirements, grievance redressal mechanisms, and additional obligations for Significant Social Media Intermediaries.

Section 79 IT Rules 2021 Due Diligence Grievance Redressal SSMI Obligations
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International Cyber Law Framework

90-120 minutes

Understand international cooperation in cyber crime investigation including the Budapest Convention, MLAT processes, cross-border evidence gathering mechanisms, and INTERPOL notices for cyber criminals.

Budapest Convention MLAT Process Cross-Border Evidence INTERPOL Notices Jurisdiction Issues
Helpful Tools

Legal Reference Tools

Use these tools to quickly find relevant sections and punishments

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Section Finder

Quickly locate relevant sections from IT Act, BNS, BNSS, and BSA based on the type of cyber crime or offense.

Open Section Finder

Punishment Calculator

Determine applicable punishments, fines, and bail provisions for various cyber offenses under Indian law.

Open Punishment Calculator
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Module 6 Assessment Quiz

30
Questions
45
Minutes
70%
Pass Mark

Complete all 6 parts to unlock the module quiz. Test your understanding of the legal framework governing cyber crime investigation in India including IT Act, BNS/BNSS/BSA, constitutional provisions, DPDPA, and international cooperation.

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