/content/ information-technology-act - 2000 The Information Technology Act, 2000 , also known as the IT Act , was passed by the Indian Parliament on 17th October 2000 . It provides the legal framework for electronic transactions, digital communication, and cybercrimes in India. This law was designed to promote e-governance, regulate online transactions, and protect against cybercrimes. legislative department, legislative, law, parliament, drafting, legal draft, bills, resolutions, bill draft, law making, ordinance, legal affairs, legislative affairs ... Click to get a comprehensive guide on the IT Act 2000 , highlighting its amendments, sections and all the associated details within its legal framework.