>
Deepfake is a new threat to democracy, need for a regulatory body to curb it, demand raised in Parliament

Government preparing to curb deepfakes, new IT rules will be issued in 7 days

by

Deepfake new it law: Every day some celebrities are becoming victims of deepfakes. Let us tell you that Tata Group chief Ratan Tata, Infosys founder Narayan Murthy and many other personalities including Rashmika Mandanna, Kajol, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt have also become victims of deepfakes and from time to time they have come forward and given their stand. Had to clear. In such a situation, the government has now taken strict action regarding deepfakes. Let us tell you that the government is going to bring new IT rules within the next seven days. Strict steps will be taken under this rule and strict action will also be taken.

Currently there is no specific law for deep fakes in India, but now the government has taken strict action. Let us tell you that the government is going to bring new IT rules within the next seven days. Strict action will be taken under this rule. However, at present there are many other laws in existence, with the help of which this cyber crime can be dealt with. These include, in addition to legal provisions like Section 66E and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act 2000, Section 51 of the Indian Copyright Act 1957.

  1. Section 66E:This section of the Information Technology Act 2000 deals with capturing, publishing or broadcasting a person’s photograph in mass media through deep fake and violating the privacy of that person. Under this law, there is a provision of imprisonment up to three years or a fine of Rs 2 lakh for such a crime.

  2. Section 66D:Section 66D says that when any communication devices or computer resources are used with the intention of committing fraud, the person doing so should be prosecuted. For committing an offense under this provision, imprisonment of up to three years and/or a fine of Rs 1 lakh can be imposed.

  3. Indian Copyright Act 1957:Under section 51 of this Act, making unauthorized use of any work of another person over which that person has the privilege would be considered a violation of this law. In this way, it allows copyright owners to take legal action. Despite the absence of a specific law related to deep fakes, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had issued an advisory on January 9, 2023, urging media organizations to take precautions and label manipulated content.

Leave a Comment