A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL JURISPRUDENCE ON IDENTITY THEFT
Author – ABHAY RAJ SINGH, Student at AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW.
Best Citation – ABHAY RAJ SINGH, A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL JURISPRUDENCE ON IDENTITY THEFT, International Journal on Cyberspace Law and Policy, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 53-59, ISBN – 978-81-960677-4-8.
Identity theft is a growing menace in the digital era and has emerged as a global problem. Unauthorized access to an individual’s personal information, such as financial details, social security number, or government identification, is a violation of their privacy and can cause severe harm to the victim. This paper explores the concept of identity theft, its legal framework in India and other countries, and the challenges in combating this crime. The paper examines the legislative measures in place to prevent and punish identity theft, the judicial approach to crime, and the role of law enforcement agencies in addressing identity theft. Finally, the paper recommends measures to strengthen the existing legal framework and enhance the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in combating identity theft.
KEYWORDS: Identity theft, identification, Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, Hacking, Phishing, Pharming, Skimming, Vishing, Victim, Information Technology Act, 2000, Cybercrime, Cybercriminals, Punishment, Convention, Anonymization, Investigation, Encryption Technology.