The use of the Internet and e-Commerce has risen exponentially in the past decade. Consequently, the need for a regulatory control over matters pertaining to these spheres of the Information Technology industry has provided the impetus for specific laws to be enacted.

The Indian Information Technology Act was passed in 2000 ("IT Act"). Information technology law is in many ways new area of law, having numerous individual components. Starting with the subject matter of the law being information, the very concept of traditional legal system has to be re-defined to suit the dynamics of the subject matter.

However, most companies are still unaware of the strict provisions of the law. The increasing use of Information and Communication Technology has given rise to serious compliance concerns, which if ignored may attract various civil and criminal sanctions.

In managing electronic information, organizations have to ensure that their systems and staff comply with increasingly complex legal and regulatory rules to continue in business. Mandamus helps such organizations to meet legal requirements by providing consultancy and audit of their information management.

The Process

• Risk assessment.
• Risk management strategy.
• Policy formulation.
• Training & awareness.
• Cyber Law Compliance audit.