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    Impersonation

    By Nyaaya | Online Abuse, Violence and Abuse | 0 comment | 2 August, 2019 | 0

    This post is also available in: ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)

    Impersonation refers to the act of assuming a fake identity with the intention to deceive a person through the use of a computer or any communication device. For example, if someone posts a picture through your Facebook profile, while pretending to be you, it is a case of impersonation. 

    The punishment for impersonation is jail time of up to three years and a fine of up to one lakh rupees.1

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    1. Section 66D , The Information Technology Act.[↩]
    Cyber Safety, Fake Identity, Impersonation, Online Abuse

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