Cyber Laws, Legal and ethical aspects related to new technologies for cyber security

 

Cyber Laws, Legal and ethical aspects related to new technologies

Cyber Laws

Cyber laws refer to the legal frameworks governing the use of the internet, digital technologies, and cyber activities. With the rapid development of technology, these laws are evolving to address emerging issues related to privacy, security, intellectual property, etc.

Key Areas

Data Protection and Privacy

Laws regulate how personal data is collected, stored, processed, and shared.

Ø General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ensures data privacy for individuals in Europe

Ø Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 with rules for personal data protection in Indian

Cyber Crimes

Addresses offenses like hacking, identity theft, phishing, cyberbullying, etc

Ø IT Act, 2000 in India

Intellectual Property Rights

Covers copyright, trademarks, and patents in the digital world.Protects digital content creators from piracy and illegal distribution.

Ø Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the USA;

Ø Copyright provisions under the IT Act in India.

E-commerce and Consumer Protection

Legal frameworks for secure online transactions and protection against fraud.

Ø Consumer Protection Act (CPA) applies to e-commerce companies and digital marketplaces in India

 

Cybersecurity Regulations

Laws governing the protection of information systems from unauthorized attacks.

Ø CERT( Computer Emergency Response Team ) : It is a group formed in 1998 by the U.S. Défense Advanced Research Projects Agency — and coordinated through Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) — to research and report on Internet-related security problems.

Ø CERT in India – It  is a government agency that deals with cyber security threats like hacking and phishing. It's responsible for collecting, analysing, and sharing information on cyber incidents, and for issuing guidelines and advisories on cyber security.It's under the administrative control of the Department of Electronics and Information Technology.

Legal and ethical aspects related to new technologies

Technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain raise ethical issues in areas like fairness, accountability, transparency, and human well-being.

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning: AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, particularly computer systems. These processes include learning, reasoning, and self-correction.But it isMisuses and Abuses at Present: The features that make AI and ML systems integral to businesses — such as providing automated predictions by analysing large volumes of data and discovering patterns that arise — are the very same features that cybercriminals misuse and abuse for ill gain.

IoT (Internet of Things) : It refers to the collective network of connected devices and the technology that facilitates communication between devices and the cloud, as well as between the devices themselves.

Blockchain:It is a shared, immutable ledger that facilitates the process of recording transactions and tracking assets in a business network.

Deepfakes:

• Use of AI techniques to craft or manipulate audio and visual content for these to appear authentic.

• Combination of “deep learning” and “fake media,” deepfakes are perfectly suited for use in future disinformation campaigns because they are difficult to immediately differentiate from legitimate content, even with the use of technological solutions.

• Because of the wide use of the internet and social media, deepfakes can reach millions of individuals in different parts of the world at unprecedented speeds.

 

As technologies evolve, legal and ethical frameworks must also keep pace to ensure they serve society fairly and safely. Cyber laws protect individuals and businesses from malicious activities, while ethical principles guide responsible development and use of new technologies.