CYBERCRIME AGAINST WOMEN IN INDIA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF CURRENT SITUATIONS

AUTHOR – MR. MD JIYAUDDIN, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LAW AT VEL TECH RANGARAJAN DR. SAGUNTHALA R&D INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

BEST CITATION – MR. MD JIYAUDDIN, CYBERCRIME AGAINST WOMEN IN INDIA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF CURRENT SITUATIONS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (4) OF 2024, PG. 217-2226, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

In India, cybercrime is a problem that is expanding quickly and has a big effect on women. Human rights and the right to privacy are violated when violence against women occurs; this is not a recent development. In Indian history, it always takes on new forms from time to time. Many feminists have battled for women’s empowerment in society and against violence against them over time, yet the victim’s exploitative existence will always exist. The term “cybercrime” refers to a wide range of illegal behaviours wherein computers or networks are utilised as a weapon, a target, or a location. Technology advancements have resulted in a sharp rise in cybercrimes and the victimisation of women online. According to the study online harassment, cyberstalking, revenge pornography, cyber defamation, sexual abuse, cyber extortion, cyber bullying, cybersex trafficking, email misrepresentation and phishing are the most frequent cybercrimes against women in India. Because victims are unaware of their legal alternatives and do not trust law enforcement to properly investigate and punish these offences, many crimes frequently go unreported. People are seriously threatened by cybercrimes. Women are the primary victims of this emerging type of crime, which is a global issue. The author examines internet security flaws and cybercrimes against women in this article. The threat of cybercrime to economic and national security are growing. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 establishes guidelines for safeguarding personal data, including securing consent before using it, restricting data collecting, and guaranteeing data accuracy. People also have the right to raise complaints, seek corrections, and receive information. The statute does, however, release the government from some restrictions on the use of data processing for law enforcement. With an emphasis on cybercrimes against women, the Ministry of Home Affairs runs the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, which allows residents to file complaints about any kinds of cybercrime.

KEYWORDS: Cybercrime, Human Rights, Right to Privacy, Global Issue Investigate, Digital Personal Data Protection.