Write a note on IT ACT-2000.

Explanation

i. IT ACT-2000 has been put into practice since `17^(th)` October 2000 and was ameded in 2008.
ii. According to this act, the person committing cyber crime has to face imprisonment up to 3 years or a fine up to 5 lakh or both .
iii. Maharashtra is at leading position in controlling cyber crimes.
iv. Maharashtra is the first state to start a separate cyber crime unit of police department. Under this unit, cyber crime experts collect information, investigate the cyber crime and find the criminal with the help of internet.