Section 2 of ITA, 2000 : Section 2: Definitions

Explanation using Example

Let's consider a scenario where Alice sends an email to Bob. According to the Information Technology Act, 2000:

• Alice is the "originator" (za) as she generates and sends the electronic message.
• The email is an "electronic record" (t) as it is data generated, stored and sent in an electronic form.
• Bob is the "addressee" (b) as he is the intended recipient of the electronic record.
• If Alice uses a digital signature to authenticate the email, she is using an "asymmetric crypto system" (f) where her private key creates the signature and Bob can verify it using the corresponding public key.
• If Alice's email goes through Gmail's servers, Gmail acts as an "intermediary" (w) as it receives, stores and transmits the electronic record on behalf of Alice.

This is a simple example demonstrating the application of some definitions in the Information Technology Act, 2000 in everyday digital communication.