Data Security

The data is the prime asset in the ICT and any damage to the data is horrendous not just for individual but even to large corporate houses but government.
National security is supreme for the existence of any country and in order to know more about the defence of the opponent, often espinoage is resorted to and the security wing put up its resources to get the data.

Similarly, in the cut throat business world, there is trend in some aspiring managers to achieve successes at any cost.

These are some of reason for securing the data from the vulnerabilty.

Data has become more vulnerable then ever before, people resort to using unfair, illegal means to procure the secret plans of the defence or company.

Any damage to data or even illegal access to the computer system/ data is punishable under the Information Technology Act with a fine upto Rs One Crore and also with punishment upto 3 years imprisonment in case of hacking of the computer system.

However, for protection of the national secuity the acts have been made punishable under the Indian Penal Code, MCOCA, Unlawful Actvities Act, National Security Act etc.

The irony is that the Information Technology Act provides a non-effective remedy to the victims (individuals or Coporates). The Govt plans to introduce some changes in the IT Act to provide some safeguards.

Moreover, it is the ignorance as well as psychological apathy/ resistance in seeking legal remedies for the reason/ factos such as of delay in justice, harassment, safety hazard apathy of the law enforcement machinery, etc as some of the factors which hinder in providing justice.

The situation can change only when we as victims offer ourselves to the secure justice. At the same time govt needs to ensure safety and security besides speeding up the trial to provide efficient justice.