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@article{190204,
        author = {T. PRANEETH SWAROOP and T. PAVANKUMAR and A.UDAY KIRAN GOUD and R.MOHAMMED AZAR and B. PRASANTH},
        title = {EXPLORING CYBER LAW A STUDY ON LEGAL CONTROL, DIGITAL BEHAVIOR, AND ONLINE SAFETY REGULATIONS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {3370-3374},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190204},
        abstract = {The sudden growth of digital platforms resulted in increasing cybercrimes, requiring strong legal measures in order to regulate digital behaviour and protect users. This paper discusses the role of cyber law in encouraging safe online behaviour, with particular emphasis on cyber offenses clearly defined under the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. The Act enumerates various punishable offenses to ensure accountability in cyberspace. Key provisions include Identity Theft Section 66C, which penalizes fraudulent use of another individual’s digital signature, password, or identifying data; and Impersonation Section 66D, which addresses cheating and deception through the use of computer resources. Violation of Privacy Section 66E is also important; it targets unauthorized capturing, publishing, or transmitting of private images. The Act also covers severe threats like Cyber Terrorism Section 66F, which involves threatening national security, sovereignty, or public order through unauthorized access to information systems. Also, hacking offenses under Sections 45, 63 &, and 66 include unauthorized access, destruction, alteration, or disruption of computer systems or data. The other serious offense is Cyber Pornography, which, under Sections 67, 67A, and 67B of the IT Act, involves publishing or transmitting obscene or sexually explicit material, especially any content involving minors.The paper highlights how these legal provisions shape responsible digital behaviour through laying down severe sanctions for misuse of technology. It also describes some challenges that include rapidly changing technologies, generally low levels of public awareness, and cross-border jurisdiction issues. Strengthening enforcement and digital literacy is of paramount importance in ensuring a secure and ethical online environment.},
        keywords = {Cyber Law, IT Act 2000, Identity Theft, Cybercrime, Hacking, Cyber Terrorism, Privacy Violation, Cyber Pornography, Digital Behaviour, Online Safety.},
        month = {January},
        }