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Specialisation in Cyber Law

  • Price : ₹ 11000.00
  • Offer Price : ₹ 8999.00
  • Validity – 1 Year
With the advent of internet there is hardly any business that runs without the world wide web. However the growth of online business has been the rise of cyber crime, phishing, software piracy, copyright violation & data theft.
Specialization in Cyber Law takes a deep dive into cyber law and its scope covering GDPR, Blockchain, data protection law, laws governing ecommerce sites in India.
 

A Primer on E-Commerce - Understanding the Fundamentals

We are in the era of knowledge management and instantaneous communication. This is marked by the onset of an electronic revolution which fundamentally changed the way we do business. The number of goods and services being sold online or on a digital gateway has been growing on a daily basis. More and more companies are at crossroads to either venture online or go out of trading.

E-commerce is the here to stay as a medium facilitating both the speed and ease of transacting a business digitally. This Course is aimed at introducing the vistas of e-commerce to the learner from a business strategy and a legal perspective. The Course has four Modules – with each comprising of thorough elucidations of the foundational concepts and stipulations pertaining to the field of e-transition.

The course is intended to equip the learner with the basic concepts and also highlights the importance of e-commerce for business enterprises. It also introduces and defines some of the principle terms used in the e-governance framework. It further provides the learner with an overview of the legal issues required to be addressed by an e-commerce entrepreneur before his e-commerce business becomes a thriving one. Apart from this, the usage of electronic signatures and cryptography is also broadly explained.
Ms. Surbhi Kapur and Ms. Shehnaz Ahmed. Ms. Kapur, a postgraduate in Law from the NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad and an alumnus of the GGSIPU is currently engaged as a Faculty and Legal Editor at LawSkills. She is pursuing Ph. D in the area of International Trade Law from her alma mater. She has an all-embracing experience of more than five years in legal research, legal consultancy, teaching and curricular development in diverse areas of law. Her areas of specialization include international law, trade and commercial transactions laws etc. Ms. Ahmed is Senior Resident Fellow at the Corporate Law and Financial Regulation vertical at the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. Prior to assisting the Government in making better laws at Vidhi, she co-founded Zeta Law Chambers. She has also worked with AMSS, Mumbai and Jyoti Sagar Associates, New Delhi. Her core practice areas include IT Laws, data protection laws, payment systems law etc. She has been primarily involved in advising online marketplaces/ intermediaries/ e-commerce companies on various legal and regulatory issues.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Discern the impact of the internet on our civilization;
  • Understand the concept of E-commerce;
  • Know the legal issues concerning the e-commerce avenue;
  • Analyze the provisions (re e-commerce transactions) of the Information Technology Act, 2000; and
  • Examine the relevance of e-governance framework.
  • Module 1 – Introduction to Electronic Commerce (E-commerce)
  • Module 2 – Overview of Legal Issues in E-Commerce
  • Module 3 – Overview of the Information Technology Act, 2000
  • Module 4 – E-Governance Framework
  • Certification Exam/ Assessment
 

Information Technology and Data Protection Law

The unbridled growth of information technology (IT) poses challenging questions to businesses and law makers on issues such as jurisdictions, intellectual property rights, outsourcing activities of businesses, data protection, etc. Further, with the unprecedented growth in the number of internet users, offences like identity theft, data theft and breach of privacy are on the rise. To deal with the unique challenges posed by the developments of information technology, lawyers, consultants and businesses need to have a thorough understanding of Information Technology Act, 2000, the best practices being followed, industry perspectives, etc. and develop such skills that help them advise clients on matters pertaining to IT.

This course enables the learners to provide practical, comprehensive services and advise clients on legal, regulatory issues and best practices relating to technology contracts and cyber-crimes. Learners will know the basic framework of IT Laws and the issues which counsel will have to consider while drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements related to IT services.
Shehnaz Ahmed is Senior Resident Fellow at the Corporate Law and Financial Regulation vertical at Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, an independent legal policy think tank doing legal research and assisting the Government in making better laws. Prior to joining Vidhi, she was a partner at Zeta Law Chambers, a law firm based out of Noida. She has more than 5 years of experience as a transactional and litigation lawyer. Prior to co- founding Zeta Law Chambers, she had worked with the Financial Regulatory Practice team at Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co., Mumbai and the dispute resolution team at Jyoti Sagar Associates, New Delhi. Her core practice areas include information technology laws, data protection laws, payment system laws, real estate law, etc. She has been primarily involved in advising online marketplaces/ intermediaries/ e-commerce companies, payment gateways, etc., on various legal and regulatory issues.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the relevant legal and regulatory framework for IT transactions
  • Draft, negotiate and review technology related agreements viz. Master Services Agreement, Website Development and Hosting Agreements, Payment Gateway Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Terms of Use, other IT outsourcing agreements, etc.
  • Perform legal due diligence for online businesses
  • Recognise different forms of cyber crimes and legal procedures, best practices, etc., to deal with such offences and procedures for dealing with electronic evidence
  • Advise clients on issues relating to protection, transfer and storage of data, including drafting of privacy policies (for employees and customers), policy for electronic communication and computer use, confidentiality clauses and agreements
  • Module 1 – Understanding Cyberspace
  • Module 2 – Digital Signatures
  • Module 3 – Security issues and Intermediary Liability in e-Commerce
  • Module 4 – Taxation Issues in Cyberspace
  • Module 5 – IPR Issues in Cyberspace
  • Module 6 – Privacy and Data Protection
  • Module 7 – Cyber Crimes
  • Module 8 – Conclusion
  • Certification Exam/ Assessment
 

Combating Cyber Crime and Securing Cyberspace

  • "We are calling from Insurance Verification Department. Give your PAN Card number, Bank Details and Aadhaar number to complete the verification process."
  • "I am calling from IRDAI. You are entitled to the bonus on your life insurance policy. But to realise the cheque, you have to make an investment first. And today is the last day."
  • "You are entitled to loyalty bonus for being a valued customer. This bonus is transferred to agent code instead of your code. Give policy details so that the bonus is properly transferred to you."
The above three dialogues are enlisted as "fake insurance calls"(http://www.cybercelldelhi.in/insurancefrauds.html) as per the information shared by the Cyber Cell, Delhi to warn the netizens against the growing occurrences of cybercrimes. India is witnessing a quick rise in cybercrimes. Insurance fraud is listed by the Cyber Cell, Delhi as one of the types of cybercrimes having a strong foothold in India. With the dawn of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), cybercrime has developed into the newest alarm for the law enforcement authorities.

In view of the above, learning about cybercrimes is the need of the hour when most of the communications and dealings are executed "online". The netizens and governments are at an ever increased peril of cyber victimization. Handling cybercrimes requires not only a proper legal system, but also procedural infrastructure for the investigation of the cyber data along with trained enforcement workforce. In this regard, this course is intended to familiarize the learner with the key aspects involved in combating cyber crimes and securing the cyberspace. It principally focuses on making the learners' cognizant of the types of cybercrimes along with the the investigation and the adjudication mechanisms pertaining thereto. The course also gives the details regarding the legal issues involved in the prosecution of computer related offences and efforts initiated by the criminal justice system in thwarting them.

This course provides the learner with an overview of crimes involving the use of computer technology and the internet. The learner will become skilled at computer crime scene management and also how computer related crimes are investigated.
Ms. Surbhi Kapur and Ms. Shehnaz Ahmed. Ms. Kapur, a postgraduate in Law from the NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad and an alumnus of the GGSIPU is currently engaged as a Faculty and Legal Editor at LawSkills. She is pursuing Ph. D in the area of International Trade Law from her alma mater. She has an all-embracing experience of more than five years in legal research, legal consultancy, teaching and curricular development in diverse areas of law. Her areas of specialization include international law, trade and commercial transactions laws etc. Ms. Ahmed is Senior Resident Fellow at the Corporate Law and Financial Regulation vertical at the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. Prior to assisting the Government in making better laws at Vidhi, she co-founded Zeta Law Chambers. She has also worked with AMSS, Mumbai and Jyoti Sagar Associates, New Delhi. Her core practice areas include IT Laws, data protection laws, payment systems law etc. She has been primarily involved in advising online marketplaces/ intermediaries/ e-commerce companies on various legal and regulatory issues.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the different theoretical and practical approaches to cybercrime;
  • Distinguish and classify the various types of cybercrimes;
  • Analyze and evaluate the impact of cybercrime on government, industry, persons and the social order;
  • Assess the efficacy of cyber-security, cyber-laws and other counteractions against cybercrime;
  • Recognize the structure, procedure and growth of the Internet in the background of rising crime threats in cyberspace.
  • Module 1 – Understanding Cyber Crimes
  • Module 2 – Types of Cyber Crimes
  • Module 3 – Investigating Cyber Crimes
  • Module 4 – Offences under the IT Act, IPC and the POCSO Act
  • Module 5 – Adjudicating Cyber Crimes and E Commerce frauds
  • Certification Exam/ Assessment
 

Introduction to Blockchain

Blockchain is the technology set to change the way we deal with money. With the development of this decentralized ledger system – a host of opportunities have opened up. Industries today are using blockchain technologies to increase efficiency and solve business problems associated with data privacy, security, information sharing, and inclusion. This technology can create value for business through cost-savings and efficiencies – in terms of speed and simplicity. Moreover, blockchains are set to replace the traditional banking system which makes it pertinent for the legal fraternity to understand its impact on the commercial transaction. Further, this technology could revolutionize the admissibility of evidence, negotiable instrument and Information Technology Laws. Hence, one should know how the information is generated, stored, and shared in blockchains, as well as gain tools to evaluate whether or not a blockchain solution would be suitable for their particular business case.

In this course, we have tried to give the learner an overview of blockchain technology. The module covers the original scheme and impetus, the method of working, and the concept of blockchain technology. Further, this module discusses the benefits of blockchain. This course would help all the professionals to get an insight of Blockchain's functioning along with the legal challenges that it might pose in future.
Team LawSkills is a group of passionate and dynamic professionals who endeavor to craft content with perfection for learners. The team also liaisons with practitioners in various fields and professions to include their varied experience in developing all-inclusive courses. The resultant courses amalgamate theory and practice synchronous with the demands of professional practice.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of Blockchain;
  • Comprehend the benefits of Blockchain technology; and
  • Analyze the steps involved in the working of Blockchain.
  • Module 1 – What are Blockchains? Benefits of Blockchains and working of blockchains
  • Certification Exam/ Assessment

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

  • Law Students
  • Legal Professionals
  • IT Professionals
  • Start –up Professionals
  • Entrepreneurs

Level: Beginner

Language: English

Duration: 1 Year

EVALUATION METHOD

Progress will be tested by way of quizzes and assignments at the end of each Module. Learners must attempt the exam at the end of the course and secure at least 50% marks to obtain course certificate.

CERTIFICATION

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