Internal Security·Legal Reforms

Espionage and Information Warfare — Legal Reforms

Updated 5 Mar 2026
EntryYearDescriptionImpact
IT Act Amendment2008Introduced Section 66F addressing cyber terrorism and strengthened provisions for cyber crimes. Added Section 43A for data protection and corporate liability for data breaches.Provided legal framework for prosecuting cyber espionage and information warfare activities, though challenges remain in addressing transnational nature of digital threats.