Last week we saw a nationwide debate on “Draft National Encryption Policy” which was put out for public consultation. The purpose of the draft was to create rules under section 84A & 69 of the IT Act of 2000 which is reproduced as under.
“84A. Modes or methods of encryption— The Central Government, may, for secure use of the electronic medium and for promotion of e-governance, prescribe the modes or methods for encryption.”
