Cyber Laws and Ethics
Course Outline
Cyber Laws and Ethics introduces the legal, ethical, and security frameworks that govern the digital world. This course helps you understand your rights and responsibilities as a digital citizen, the laws protecting online users, and the ethical principles every computing professional must follow.
Syllabus Overview
Unit 1: Introduction
- What are Cyber Laws?
- Need for Cyber Laws
- Cyber Ethics and its importance
- Digital rights and responsibilities
Unit 2: Cyber Crimes
- Types of cyber crimes
- Hacking, phishing, and fraud
- Cyberstalking and identity theft
- Real-world case studies
Unit 3: IT Act 2000
- Overview of IT Act 2000
- Key sections and offences
- 2008 amendments
- Penalties and adjudication
Unit 4: Data Privacy
- Personal data and privacy rights
- GDPR and Indian data laws
- Data breaches and consequences
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act
Unit 5: Digital Signatures & IPR
- What are digital signatures?
- How digital signatures work
- Intellectual Property Rights overview
- Copyright, patents, and trademarks
Unit 6: Ethics & Social Media
- Ethical hacking basics
- Cyber security ethics
- Responsible social media use
- Misinformation and online conduct
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of how the internet works
- Familiarity with common online activities (email, social media)
- No prior legal knowledge required