Cyber laws India and Canada

Which government agency leads Canada’s cybersecurity efforts?

• Canada Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)

• Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS)

• Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

• Public Safety Canada

What is the primary objective of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)?

• To regulate the use of artificial intelligence

• To protect Canada’s critical infrastructure

• To govern the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by private organizations

• To prohibit sending commercial electronic messages without consent

What was the notable cybersecurity breach in 2024 that affected over 165 clients, including AT&T and Santander?

• Facebook Data Leak

• Snowflake Data Breach

• Yahoo Hack

• Microsoft Cloud Attack

What is the most commonly reported cybercrime in Canada?

• Phishing scams

• Ransomware attacks

• Identity theft

• Data breaches

What is the primary cyber law in India?

• Indian Penal Code (IPC)

• The Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000

• Digital India Act

• Personal Data Protection Bill

Which of the following cybercrimes is NOT explicitly covered under the IT Act, 2000?

• Hacking

• Identity theft

• Phishing

• Digital Piracy

What is the punishment for hacking under Section 66 of the indian IT Act?

• Up to 3 years in prison and/or a fine of ₹5 lakh

• Life imprisonment

• A fine of ₹10 crore

• No legal punishment

What is India's primary objective in implementing cyber laws?

• To ban the use of social media

• To promote e-governance and secure online transactions

• To increase mobile internet usage

• To block international websites

What is the role of the Data Protection Board of India under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act)?

• Conduct cybercrime investigations

• Regulate social media content

• Address disputes between individuals and data-processing entities

• Monitor internet shutdowns

Under which section of the IT Act is identity theft covered?

• Section 66C

• Section 67A

• Section 43

• Section 354D