Modes or methods for encryption
Section 84A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 deals with modes or methods for encryption. The Central Government may, for secure use of the electronic medium and for promotion of e-governance and e-commerce, prescribe the modes or methods for encryption.] The Act came into force on 17 Oct 2000.
1 [84A. Modes or methods for encryption.--The Central Government may, for secure use of the electronic medium and for promotion of e-governance and e-commerce, prescribe the modes or methods for encryption.]
Section 84A, The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000).
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Questions about Section 84A
What does Section 84A of the Information Technology Act deal with?
Section 84A of the Information Technology Act is headed "Modes or methods for encryption". [84A. Modes or methods for encryption.--The Central Government may, for secure use of the electronic medium and for promotion of e-governance and e-commerce, prescribe the modes or methods for encryption.]
How do I find court cases under Section 84A of the Information Technology Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: IT Act 84A, section 84A IT Act, section 84A of the Information Technology Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 84A of the Information Technology Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 84A of the Information Technology Act come into force?
Section 84A of the Information Technology Act, cited as IT Act 84A, came into force on 17 Oct 2000, having been enacted on 09 Jun 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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