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Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, which of the following acts by an employee of a company would be treated as a cyber offence involving misuse of a communication channel?

Sending an obscene or offensive electronic message to a colleague under a false identity is a cyber offence under the IT Act. The other activities are routine, authorised uses of email and data storage, with no unlawful intent or harm to anyone.

  1. ASending a routine email to a customer about delivery dates
  2. BSending an obscene electronic message to a colleague that causes annoyance and uses a false identityCorrect
  3. CStoring a backup of company files on an authorised server
  4. DUsing the company's official email to file a tax return

Explanation

Misusing electronic communication to send offensive or obscene material, especially under a false identity, is punishable under the IT Act and related penal law. The other options are normal, authorised business activities and involve no unlawful intent or harm.

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