Cyber crime a study of Chandigarh

Abstract

Cyber Crime has been an evil having its origin in the growing dependence on the computer in modern life. The study has been aimed at revealing the extent of the crime in Chandigarh and knows the public awareness of various types of cyber crime in Chandigarh. The research question address has been following; Is cyber crime showing rapid growth in Chandigarh, Is general public awareness about various forms of cyber crime in Chandigarh, Are the police personnel competent to investigate to detect cyber crime in Chandigarh, Are cyber cafes owners/employees talking enough measure to check cyber crime in the premises in Chandigarh. The data for the study has been gathered through both primary and secondary sources. These included documented data and research surveys through interview schedules. The data analysis has been both qualitative and quantitative. The study found that cyber crime has been indeed a major problem in Chandigarh. There has been a shortage of trained cyber crime investigators. These have been delays in receiving reports due to a huge backlog. The general public awareness campaign has been required, using all possible means, for promoting cyber security. Police must also use various sections of the I.T. Act and I.P.C for effective preventive and detection of cyber crime. Some of the useful provisions have been Section 69, 66A and Cyber Café Guidelines 2011, Police must take lead in Issues connected with cyber crime in coordination with various agencies, as it has been an only agency that can investigate and prosecute a cyber-criminal under the I.T Act. As per the I.T. Amendment Act, 2008, Cyber Crime can be investigated by officers of and above the rank of Inspector of Police. However, the simple and traditional crime investigation also requires a lot of digital support these days. Hence empowering the entire police department in cybercrime investigation has been compulsion in the present-day world.