Executive Summary:
This document is an order from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It concerns the empowerment of police officers of the rank of Cyber Crime Investigator and above. It mentions the delegation of powers conferred by Section 79A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. It references notification S.O. 2575(E) and was issued on August 1, 2016.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authority and Issuance:**
* Published by Authority, this order is from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
* It was issued in New Delhi on Monday, August 1, 2016.
* **Subject Matter:**
* The order pertains to the exercise of powers conferred by Section 79A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
* **Delegation of Power:**
* Empowers police officers of the rank of Cyber Crime Investigator or above.
* Authorizes these officers to direct any agency of the Government.
* Authorizes them to block access to the public of any information generated, transmitted, received, stored or hosted in any computer resource.
* **Reference:**
* Refers to S.O. 2575(E), which is related to the exercise of powers under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Impact Analysis:
* **Cyber Crime Investigators and Higher-Ranked Police Officers**
* Impact: Granted authority to direct government agencies and block public access to information on computer resources.
* Action Required: Utilize the delegated powers in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000.
* **Government Agencies**
* Impact: Subject to the directions issued by authorized police officers regarding information blocking.
* Action Required: Comply with directives from authorized Cyber Crime Investigators and higher-ranked police officers.
* **General Public**
* Impact: May experience restricted access to certain information on computer resources.
* Action Required: Be aware that access to certain online content may be blocked under the authority of this order.
Key Entities Referenced
MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: The Indian government ministry responsible for IT policy, electronics development, and promoting the digital economy.
NEW DELHI: The capital city of India, where the notification was issued.
S.O. 2575E: An order number. S.O. stands for Statutory Order
AUGUST 1, 2016: Date of notification publication.
SRAVANA 10, 1938: Date of notification publication according to the Saka calendar.
Dr. .B.A..P.: The name of the signing authority.
Electronics and Information Technology Goods: Refers to the goods related to IT and electronics
Union territory: A type of administrative division in India