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The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 came into force on October 27 _________.
1. 2009
2. 2016
3. 2008
4. 2007

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : 2009

The correct answer is 2009.

  • The Information Technology Act 2000 was substantially amended through the Information Technology (Amendment) Act 2008.
  • The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 was passed on 22nd December 2008 without any debate in Lok Sabha.
  • The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 was passed on 23rd December 2008 in Rajya Sabha.
  • The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 received the presidential assent on 5th February 2009.
  • The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 came into force on 29th October 2009.
  • The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 provides the additional focus on cybersecurity.
  • The term 'electronic signature' was introduced in IT Act  (Amendment) 2008.
  • The Act added several new sections on the offences such as cyber terrorism and data protection.
  • As per the IT (Amendment) Act 2008 the level of investigation brought down to the inspector from DSPs.

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