Computer Science
Cite examples depicting that you were a victim of following cyber crime. Also, cite provisions in IT Act to deal with such a cyber crime.
(a) Identity theft
(b) Credit card account theft
Computing Safety & Ethics
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(a) My personal medical information, including my medical records and health insurance details, was stolen from a hacked hospital database. The thief used this information to obtain medical treatment and prescription drugs, resulting in financial losses and damage to my credit score.
Provisions in IT Act:
- Section 43A of the IT Act, 2000: Compensation for failure to protect data, which allows victims to claim damages from the organization responsible for the data breach.
- Section 66C of the IT Act, 2000: Punishment for identity theft, which includes imprisonment of up to 3 years and/or fine up to ₹1 lakh.
(b) My credit card information was stolen through a phishing email, and the thief used it to make unauthorized transactions, resulting in financial losses.
Provisions in IT Act:
Section 66D of the IT Act, 2000: Punishment for cheating by personation using computer resource, which includes imprisonment up to 3 years and/or fine up to ₹1 lakh. Section 43 of the IT Act, 2000: Compensation for unauthorized access to computer system, which allows victims to claim damages from the person responsible for the unauthorized access.
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