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Nadar has recently shifted to a new city and school. She does not know many people in her new city and school. But all of a sudden, someone is posting negative, demeaning comments on her social networking profile, etc. She is also getting repeated mails from unknown people. Every time she goes online, she finds someone chasing her online. |
- What is this happening to Nadar?
- What immediate action should she take to handle it?
- Is there any law in India to handle such issues? Discuss briefly.
Solution
- Nadar has become a victim of cyberbullying and cyberstalking.
- She must immediately bring it to the notice of her parents and school authorities. And she must report this cybercrime to the local police with the help of her parents.
- Yes. The Information Technology Act, 2000 (also known as ITA-2000, or the IT Act) is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce.
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