Information Technology Act Section 84A — Modes or methods for encryption

CHAPTER XIII MISCELLANEOUS

Cyber Law

Summary

The Central Government is allowed to set rules about how encryption should be done. This is for keeping the electronic medium secure and for encouraging e-governance and e-commerce. The government can prescribe the specific modes or methods for encryption.

Official Text

The Central Government may, for secure use of the electronic medium and for promotion of e-governance and e-commerce, prescribe the modes or methods for encryption.