GK Question

technology medium mcq

Which provision of IT Act 2000 deals with punishment for unauthorized access to computer systems?

  1. Section 43
  2. Section 66
  3. Section 66C
  4. Section 67

Answer: Section 66

Section 66 prescribes punishment (up to 3 years + fine) for computer-related offenses: unauthorized access, data theft, introducing viruses. Section 43 covers civil liability; 66C is identity theft; 67 is obscene content. Critical for cyber law awareness in exams.

Topic Tech Policy & Regulation
Exam Relevance Banking, UPSC, SSC