Which of the following is the proposed successor to the Information Technology Act, 2000?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Digital India Bill.
· The Digital India Bill is the proposed successor to the Information Technology Act, 2000.
· The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act 2000) was enacted to facilitate e-commerce, e-governance, and secure electronic communication, but there were growing concerns about its adequacy in addressing new challenges posed by rapid technological advancements, cyber security issues, and evolving digital landscapes.
· As a result, there has been an ongoing push towards updating the framework, with the Digital India Bill being proposed to modernize and strengthen regulations for the digital economy, cyber security, and data protection.
· The Digital India Bill seeks to replace or update key provisions of the IT Act, 2000 and introduce new measures to better protect citizens and businesses in the digital world.
Additional Information:
· The Digital India Bill is designed to focus on issues such as data privacy, cyber security, digital infrastructure, and the regulation of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, block chain, and internet of things (IoT).
· It is also expected to cover new challenges such as cybercrimes, cyberbullying, online hate speech, and other forms of online harm.
· The bill aims to align India with international standards and best practices for digital governance.
Other Options:
· Multimedia Bill: This is not a proposed successor to the IT Act, and it doesn’t focus specifically on information technology laws.
· Optical India Bill: There is no such proposed bill called Optical India Bill. It is not related to the regulation of information technology.
· Cyber India Bill: While the term "Cyber India" may refer to digital governance initiatives, this is not the name of the proposed successor bill to the IT Act.