Question

    Under the Information Technology Act, 2005, Section 66

    provides punishment for:
    A The simple act of downloading public files without a subscription Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Using a digital signature that has expired but is otherwise valid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sending bulk promotional emails without the consent of the receiver Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Making defamatory statements about a person on a social media platform Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Dishonest or fraudulent computer-related offences like hacking or tampering Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 66 of the IT Act, 2005, penalizes computer-related offences including hacking (accessing computer system without authority), introducing viruses, destroying data, and wrongfully causing loss. Maximum punishment is imprisonment up to 3 years or fine extending to ₹5 lakhs or both. Section 66E covers privacy violations (₹2 lakhs), Section 66F covers cyber terrorism (life imprisonment).

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