Draft encryption policy under Section 84 A of IT Act 200 set up.

Q.  Union government has set up a draft National Encryption Policy formulated by an expert group under DeitY. Under which section of the IT Act 2000 has this draft policy been introduced?
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. Section 84A
b. Section 84B
c. Section 84C
d. Section 84D

ANSWER: Section 84A
 
Draft National Encryption policy has been introduced under Section 84A of the IT Act and rules for encryption of electronic information and communication will be introduced under it. Policy aims to ensure confidentiality of information in cyberspace for persons, protection of sensitive or proprietary information for persons and groups and ensuring reliability of critical information systems and networks. VPNs and secure messaging apps are examples of encryption technologies. Sensitive departments of the government are exempt from the policy.

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