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⚖️ Authorities under the Information Technology Act, 2000 — Controller and Certifying Authoritis  🌐 Introduction The growth of e-commerce, online transactions, and digital communication brought a major concern — how to ensure trust, security, and authenticity in electronic records and signatures. To solve this, the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) was enacted, providing a legal framework for electronic documents, signatures, and secure communication . To manage these, the Act established various authorities , the most important being: Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) Certifying Authorities (CA) These bodies together ensure digital trust , security , and accountability in cyberspace. ⚖️ 1. Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) 📜 Legal Basis Established under Section 17 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 . Appointed by the Central Government . 🧑‍⚖️ Role and Powers of the Controller The Controller is the apex regulatory authorit...