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2 months ago

I am studying cybersecurity and I came across illegal things to not search...so I tried searching some sites...but I didn't see any sites or go in any sites...in that process I searched child porn but I closed that window as soon as I saw a warning...I didn't see anysites related to cp or image related to cp

Anik

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A.Dear Client,

Engaging in the viewing or sharing of pornography, be it child or adult content, on digital devices through social media platforms is considered illegal and constitutes a punishable crime under the law. An amendment to the Information Technology Act in 2008 introduced Section 67B, which criminalizes the publication, transmission, or causing the transmission of sexually explicit content involving children. A first conviction under this section can lead to imprisonment for up to five years and a fine of up to ten lakh rupees, with subsequent convictions potentially resulting in seven years of imprisonment and a similar fine.

Section 66A addresses the punishment for sending offensive messages through digital communication devices, such as computers or mobile phones, with a maximum penalty of three years in jail and a fine.

Sharing private pictures, messages, or videos, particularly those involving individuals under 18, either with or without permission, is a serious violation of privacy and is subject to legal repercussions. Reporting such crimes to the Cyber Crime Cell initiates a suo motu investigation, and individuals may be called for interrogation to determine the source of offensive posts on social networks. The authorities will assess the veracity of the facts through related intermediaries or service providers. If an investigation reveals a violation of the Information Technology Act, charges may be filed; otherwise, individuals will be acquitted. Reporting specific incidents to the Cyber Crime Cell is crucial for preventing and prosecuting crimes, emphasizing the importance of citizens' awareness and reporting attitude.
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A.Dear Client,
Viewing pornography either child pornography or adult in digital devices on social media platforms is illegal and a crime punishable under law. Sec.67B of the Information Technology Act, 2000 was added through an amendment in 2008 that criminalizes the publishing, transmitting, or causing the transmission of sexually explicit content depicting children. The punishment for violating this section on the first conviction is imprisonment for up to five years and a fine of up to ten lakh rupees. On subsequent convictions, the punishment can extend up to seven years of imprisonment and a fine of up to ten lakh rupees. Section 66A defines the punishment for sending offensive messages through a computer or any other communication device like a mobile phone or tablet and a conviction of it can fetch a maximum of three years of jail and a fine. Sharing private pictures, messages or videos especially of those under 18 either belonging to you or others with/without permission is a serious violation of privacy and is punishable by law. Once such a crime of violation of Sec.67B of I T Act, is reported to the Cyber Crime Cell, the matter is suo motto investigated by the authorities and you may be called on for interrogation to access the source of such offensive posts on social networks and to find out the veracity of the facts from the related intermediaries or service providers. On investigation, if they find you are in any way violating the provision of the Act, you can be booked for committing the crime, otherwise, you will be acquitted of the charges. If you have any specific incident that violated the law of the land, as a law-abiding citizen you may bring the matter to the notice of the Cyber Crime Cell because awareness and attitude of reporting amongst the citizens is the first step for preventing a crime and for booking the criminals behind the bar.
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