IT & Cyber Law

Information Technology and Cyber Law concerns legal issues arising from the use of information technology, electronic communications, digital transactions, cybersecurity, data protection and cyber-related offences.

The firm undertakes matters relating to technology law, cybercrime, data protection, electronic commerce, digital transactions and related disputes, as applicable to individual matters.

Cybercrime Investigation and Proceedings

Matters may include hacking, phishing, identity theft, ransomware, online banking and payment fraud, cyber stalking, cyber bullying, online defamation, data theft, unauthorised access to computer systems, cryptocurrency-related fraud and other cyber offences. Such matters may involve complaints, investigations, proceedings before competent authorities and courts, and criminal proceedings arising from cyber-related allegations.

Data Protection and Privacy

The firm's practice may include matters concerning the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), the Information Technology Act, 2000 and other applicable data-protection and privacy requirements. Matters may include privacy policies, consent mechanisms, data processing agreements, employee privacy matters, data-sharing arrangements, breach-response procedures and other data-protection documentation and compliance issues.

Technology, E-Commerce and Digital Transactions

Matters may include electronic contracts, software development agreements, software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, licensing arrangements, website terms of use, e-commerce policies, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, technology-transfer contracts, digital payments, fintech operations, online marketplaces, consumer protection and other electronic transactions.

Cybersecurity and Regulatory Matters

The firm's practice may include legal issues concerning cybersecurity governance, information-technology risk, cyber-incident response, employee technology policies, preservation of digital evidence, internal investigations and applicable regulatory requirements, including requirements issued by RBI, SEBI, CERT-In and other competent authorities.

Digital Intellectual Property and Online Disputes

Matters may include domain-name disputes, online copyright and trademark issues, software licensing, technology licensing, digital-content matters and disputes concerning the use or misuse of proprietary information on digital platforms.

Nature and Scope of Work

The nature and scope of work undertaken in any technology, cyber or data-protection matter depends upon the facts and circumstances of the matter, the applicable legal and regulatory framework and the professional responsibilities applicable to advocates.