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Cyber Law and computer ethics

 

Meaning of cyber law : The law which deals /governs the internet, network, computer hardware & software as well as electronic and digital transaction is known as cyber law.

Objectives/ Purposes:  

* To control and discourage the cyber crime.

* To regulate electronic and digital transactions.

International Cyber Law:  In order to control computer crime and to provide security, US Govt. has passed the different laws related to IT,, which is called international cyber law. They are as follows.

(i)                 Fair credit Reporting Act  1970 AD

(ii)               Freedom of Information Act , 1966 AD

(iii)             Video Privacy & Protection Act,  1974AD

(iv)             Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act, 1988

(v)               Copyright Act, 1992 AD

 

Cyber crime :  An unethical or illegal activities in computer is known as cyber crime. It includes, hacking, cracking, email phishing, email bombing, cyber stalking, software piracy etc.

 

Cyber Law of Nepal ( 2061/05/ 30 BS.):

 

The electronic transaction and digital signature act is known as cyber law of Nepal. The act was passed with view to regulate electronic transaction in 2061/5/30 (15 Sept, 2004) and amended first time in 2061/11/28.

Purpose :

(i)                 To promote e_ governance.

(ii)               To legalize electronic and digital transaction.

(iii)             To control cyber related crimes like hacking, software piracy etc.

 

Important Provision of Cyber Law of Nepal :

(i)                 Punishment to hackers ( both imprisonment and fine)

(ii)               Provision of providing license to IT Organization as well as customers.

(iii)               Provision of legalization of electronic signature

(iv)             Provision of formation of a judicial body to listen to computer related crimes.

 

Cyber ethics

 Cyber ethic is the self guided rules / moral principles to be followed by the computer users and professionals.

Points( commandments ) of cyber ethics:

·                    Do not use computer to harm others

·                    Do not use other computer resources without permission or compensation.

·                    Do not use computer to steal .

·                    Do not snoop around others file and program.