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Which section of the IT Act 2000 deals with punishment for identity theft?

  1. Section 66
  2. Section 66C
  3. Section 66D
  4. Section 67

Answer: Section 66C

Section 66C prescribes punishment (up to 3 years imprisonment + fine) for identity theft: fraudulently using another person's electronic signature, password, or unique identification feature. Section 66D covers cheating by personation using computer resources. Important for legal awareness in banking and SSC exams.

Topic Cyber Laws
Exam Relevance Banking, SSC, UPSC

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