📘 Right to Information Act (RTI), 2005
The RTI Act is a landmark legislation passed in 2005 that empowers Indian citizens to access information from public authorities, enhancing transparency and accountability in governance.
✅ Key Features:
- Applies to: All public authorities, including government departments and funded institutions
- Right to: Inspect documents, request copies, obtain electronic data
- Timeline: Within 30 days (48 hours in life or liberty cases)
- Authorities: PIOs, Appellate Officers, Information Commissions
- Exemptions: Information affecting national security, privacy, or protected under other laws
💻 Information Technology Act, 2000
The IT Act, 2000 provides legal recognition to electronic transactions, digital signatures, and regulates cyber activities across India. It is crucial for secure e-governance and cyber law enforcement.
✅ Objectives:
- Enable legal use of digital documents and contracts
- Prevent and penalize cybercrimes like hacking, identity theft, and fraud
- Support secure online communication
📌 Important Sections:
| Section | Topic |
|---|---|
| 43 | Unauthorized access, damage to data |
| 66 | Hacking & identity theft |
| 66A | Offensive messages via communication (struck down in 2015) |
| 66C | Identity theft (using passwords, digital signatures) |
| 66D | Online cheating & impersonation |
| 67 | Publishing obscene material electronically |
| 72 | Privacy breach by officials |
💡 Note: Section 66A was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 2015 in the Shreya Singhal v. Union of India case.
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