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NFTs and the Metaverse: Shaping Digital Identity and Ownership

Introduction The emergence of the metaverse, a persistent, social virtual world, has raised new concerns about our online identities and possessions. A crucial tool for defining digital property and even one’s virtual identity is Non-Fungible Token (NFTs). NFTs authenticate ownership and provenance for digital assets. In a way, they act as digital property deeds, giving […]

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Cyber Law

Cyber Crime in India: A Comprehensive Report

Definition and Types of Cyber Crime in India Cyber crime refers to unlawful activities conducted using computers, digital devices, or networks[1]. In the Indian context, this encompasses a wide range of offenses – from financial scams and data theft to online harassment and hacking. Common types of cyber crimes in India include: Examples: A few […]

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Cyber Law International Law

Digital Innocence in a Connected World: Protecting Children’s Rights in a Digital World for the Future

Introduction Generally, the contemporary child understands the concept of the Internet, and he or she is aware of the existence of high technology appliances, which have led to a situation where it is claimed that one in every three internet users in the world is a child[1]. This level of interconnectivity has its advantages and […]

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UK’s Online Safety Act, 2023: Navigating the Tightrope Between Digital Freedom and Security

The internet has transformed how we communicate, do business, and access information. While it has opened up numerous opportunities, it has also become a breeding ground for online abuse, misinformation, cyberbullying, and exposure to harmful content. Children and vulnerable groups are particularly affected. In response to these growing challenges, the United Kingdom enacted the Online […]

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Cyber Law

Rise in cases of Cybercrime in India – Reasons, Impact and Legal measures

Criminal activities of every kind carried out using digital technologies may be considered under the category of cybercrime. Cybercrime is a growing issue, even though it is universally agreed that cybercrime exists there is no universal definition of what it is really means. There are various terms such as cloud crime, computer misuse, internet crime […]