This notification, S.O. 1581(E), issued by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Electronics and Information Technology on April 26, 2016, authorizes the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) to monitor and collect traffic data or information generated, transmitted, received, or stored in any computer resource. This authorization, granted under subsection (1) of section 69B of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000), aims to enhance cyber security and facilitate the identification, analysis, and prevention of computer intrusions or the spread of computer contaminants within the country. CERT-In is an agency of the Central Government, initially appointed via notification number S.O. 2689(E) on October 27, 2009. The notification was issued by Jt. Secy. RAMESH KUMAR SUDHANSHU.
Key Entities Referenced
Information Technology Act, 2000: A law enacted by the Parliament of India to provide legal framework for electronic transactions and governance.
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India.
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team: A government-mandated information technology security organization.
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology: A ministry of the Government of India.
Department of Electronics and Information Technology: A department under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
New Delhi: The capital city of India.
Ramesh Kumar Sudhanshu: Joint Secretary of the Government of India.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: An industrial area located in New Delhi, India.
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