ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE ON CYBER LAW WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO AI LAW
CYBER LAW WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO AI LAW - SYLLABUSUnit I: Introduction to Cyber Law
- Meaning, nature and scope of Cyber Law
- Evolution of Cyberspace and Cyber Jurisprudence
- Concept of Cyber Sovereignty and Jurisdiction in Cyberspace
- Sources of Cyber Law: National and International
- Role of technology in law and governance
Unit II: Information Technology Law in India
- Information Technology Act, 2000: Objectives and Scheme
- Amendments under the IT (Amendment) Act, 2008
- Key definitions: electronic record, digital signature, intermediary, cyber security
- Electronic governance and electronic contracts
- Adjudication and appellate mechanism under IT Act
Unit III: Cyber Crimes and Legal Framework
- Concept and classification of cyber crimes
- Offences under the IT Act, 2000 (Sections 43, 65, 66, 66A–66F, 72, 72A, etc.)
- Cyber crimes under IPC and BNS (cheating, identity theft, obscenity, defamation)
- Investigation of cyber crimes and digital evidence
- Role of police, CERT-In and cyber cells
Unit IV: Data Protection and Privacy
- Concept of data, personal data and sensitive personal data
- Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right (Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India)
- Indian data protection framework and Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
- Obligations of data fiduciaries and rights of data principals
- Cross-border data transfer and data localization
Unit V: Intermediary Liability and E-Commerce
- Meaning and types of intermediaries
- Safe harbour provisions under Section 79 of IT Act
- Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules
- Legal issues in e-commerce and online contracts
- Consumer protection in cyberspace
Unit VI: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Meaning, nature and evolution of Artificial Intelligence
- Types of AI: Narrow AI, General AI, Generative AI
- Applications of AI in governance, judiciary, healthcare, finance and education
- Ethical issues relating to AI: bias, transparency, accountability
Unit VII: AI Law and Regulation
- Need for regulation of Artificial Intelligence
- International approaches to AI regulation (EU AI Act, OECD Principles, UNESCO AI Ethics)
- Indian perspective on AI regulation and policy initiatives
- AI governance and regulatory sandboxes
- Role of soft law and ethical guidelines
Unit VIII: AI, Human Rights and Liability Issues
- Impact of AI on fundamental and human rights
- Algorithmic discrimination and bias
- Liability for AI-driven harm: civil, criminal and product liability
- Autonomous systems and legal personhood
- Role of explainable AI and accountability mechanisms
Unit IX: AI, Intellectual Property and Cyber Security
- AI and copyright: authorship and ownership issues
- Patentability of AI-generated inventions
- AI and trademarks
- Cyber security challenges posed by AI
- Use of AI in cyber defence and surveillance
Unit X: Future Challenges and Emerging Trends
- Regulation of Generative AI and deepfakes
- AI in criminal justice system and policing
- Balancing innovation with regulation
- Future of cyber law and AI law in India
- Need for global cooperation in AI governance