NCW conducts consultation on amending IT Act to protect women better online

Technology lawyers and cybercrime experts have suggested amending the IT Act, 2000 and introducing a new cybersecurity law to keep up with the increasing instances of crimes against women on the internet, especially social media.

This was put forth during a consultation held by the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday.

NCW – a statutory body generally concerned with advising the administration on all policy matters affecting women – is expected to consolidate the recommendations and submit that to the government.