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'Open to changes in IT laws to prevent hacking'

IT Minister responds to Chinese hacking threat

PTI | April 8, 2010

IT Minister A Raja today welcomed any suggestion that would strengthen cyber laws and enhance online information security, a day after reports of Chinese hackers cracking into sensitive Indian government department websites.

"We amended the IT Act, I hope the provisions are adequate ... if any valid suggestion is going to be put forth by any stakeholder, we are ready to consider it with an open mind," Raja said while replying to a query whether the laws needed to be amended.

There have been reports yesterday that Chinese hackers have pilfered classified documents from the India?s defence and diplomatic establishments.

Hacking is referred to getting access to information stored in a computer for use of fraudulent intent through different Web tools.

Raja said lots of provisions have been addressed adequately in the IT Act and accordingly it was passed by Parliament.

"I do not think more safeguards are going to be suggested by stakeholders. Even if it (suggestions) come, according to the rules we can amend it," Raja said.

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