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| Arvind Kumar | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.A.LL.B - B.A.LL.B. (Honours) SAL1551 Information Technology Law Syllabus Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.A.LL.B - B.A.LL.B. (Honours) SAL1551 Information Technology Law Syllabus Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology School of Law SAL1551 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW L T P Credit Total Marks 4 1 0 4 100 UNIT – 1 INTRODUCTION 15Hrs. Concept of Information Technology and Cyber Space- Interface of Technology and Law -Jurisdiction in Cyber Space and Jurisdiction in Traditional Sense – Internet Jurisdiction – Indian Context of Jurisdiction – Enforcement Agencies- International Position of Internet Jurisdiction – Cases in Cyber Jurisdiction. UNIT – 2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000 18Hrs. Aims and Objects — Overview of the Act – Jurisdiction-Electronic Governance – Legal Recognition of Electronic Records and Electronic Evidence -Digital Signature Certificates – Securing Electronic Records and Secure Digital Signatures – Duties of Subscribers – Role of Certifying Authorities – Regulators Under the Act-The Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal – Internet Service Providers and Their Liability – Powers of Police Under the Act – Impact of the Act on Other Laws. UNIT – 3 E-COMMERCE 18Hrs. E-Commerce – UNCITRAL Model – Legal Aspects of E-Commerce – Digital Signatures – Technical and Legal Issues – E-Commerce, Trends and Prospects – E-taxation, E-Banking, Online Publishing and Online Credit Card Payment – Employment Contracts – Contractor Agreements, Sales, Re-Seller and Distributor Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements- Shrink Wrap Contract-Source Code- Escrow Agreements etc. UNIT – 4 CYBER LAW AND IPRS 17Hrs. Understanding Copy Right in Information Technology – Software – Copyrights Vs Patents Debate – Authorship and Assignment Issues – Copyright in Internet – Multimedia and Copyright Issues – Software Piracy –Patents – Understanding Patents – European Position on Computer Related Patents – Legal Position of U.S. on Computer Related Patents – Indian Position on Computer Related Patents –Trademarks – Trademarks in Internet – Domain Name Registration – Domain Name Disputes & WIPO-Databases in Information Technology – Protection of Databases – Position in USA,EU and India. UNIT – 5 CYBER CRIMES 17 Hrs. Meaning of Cyber Crimes–Different Kinds of Cyber Crimes – Cyber Crimes Under IPC, Cr.P.C and Indian Evidence Law – Cyber Crimes Under the Information Technology Act,2000 – Cyber Crimes Under International Law – Hacking- Child Pornography- Cyber Stalking- Denial of Service Attack- Virus Dissemination- Software Piracy- Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Crime- Credit Card Fraud- Net Extortion- Phishing etc – Cyber Terrorism – Violation of Privacy on Internet – Data Protection and Privacy. Max. 85 Hrs. COURSE OUTCOME: On completion of the course the student will be able to CO1: Student are able to have in-depth understanding of Information Technology Law. CO2: Student are able to understand various Cyber Crimes. CO3: Student are able to understand e-commerce. CO4: Student are made to be acquainted with social and intellectual property issues in Cyberspace. CO5: Student are equipped with the regulations of the Information Technology law and various mechanisms working under the IT Act. CO6: This Course will equip the Student with the required Professional Skills. TEXT/REFERENCE BOOKS 1. AnirudhRastogi, Cyber Law: Law of Information Technology and Internet, Lexis NexisWadha, Nagpur, 1st ed., 2014. 2. Vakul Sharma, Information Technology Law and Practice, Universal Law Publishers, 3rd ed., 2011. 3. Harish Chander, Cyber Laws and IT Protection, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2012. 4. Nandan Kamath, Law Relating to Computers, Internet and Ecommerce, Universal Law Publishing Co., Ltd., 2006. 5. PavanDuggal, Mobile Crime and Mobile Law, Saakshar Law Publications, 2013. END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN Max. Marks:100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs. PART A: 6 Questions to be answered out of 8 questions and each question carries 5 Marks 30 Marks PART B: 4 questions to be answered out of 8 questions (Internal Choice) and each question carries 10 Marks 40 Marks PART C: 2 Questions/Problems to be answered out of 4 questions/problems and each carries 15 marks 30 Marks |
