In today’s digital world, Google has become a means that answers our every need. Whether studies or jobs, health information or technical questions – we are dependent on Google for every answer.
But do you know that every search activity done on Google can become legal evidence against you?
Google itself is a safe and auxiliary platform, but the wrong or inadvertent use can put you in serious trouble. Many times people search some topics for jokes, curiosity or information, which fall under the category of crime in the eyes of Indian law. If you are also doing this, then be careful – because the cyber police can reach your door.
Never search these topics on Google
1. Information about making weapons and explosives
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Searching information related to terrorist activities is considered to be a crime under the anti -terrorism laws, the method of making bombs on Google, the method of preparing weapons or terrorist activities.
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By doing this, your search history can come under the supervision of intelligence agencies.
2. Information related to drugs and narcotics
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Searching for drug drugs, ways to prepare them or purchase and sale is a serious offense under NARCONTIC DUGS and Psychotropic Substance Act.
3. Porn Pornography related to minors
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Children’s obscenity is a direct offense under the POCSO Act and IT Act to see or search on the Internet.
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For this, there may be a jail of up to 7 years and a fine of millions.
4. Hacking and Banking Fraud
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Hacking tricks, hacking bank account, printing fake notes or Google related to ATM scam can bring you to the list of cybercrime.
5. Content provoking religious, ethnic or social sentiments
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Searching or sharing objectionable material against any religion, caste, sect, person or institution is a punishable offense under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and IT Act.
How is your search history caught?
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Google tracks and records every user’s search query.
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Whenever an objectionable or suspicious search is done, it logs on Google’s server.
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Cyber cell, NIA, or local police can ask for data from Google if needed and your identity and location can be traced under the legal process.
How to use internet safe and responsible?
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Before searching, think that your query is not going out of the legal realm.
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Always use the Internet for education, information and development.
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Keep an eye on your children’s internet activities and teach them the right digital behavior.
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If there is curiosity on a subject that can be sensitive, then get information in a legal manner, such as books, recognized institutions or experts.
Remember: Google keeps a record of every click, search and activity of you. A wrong search can bring you directly to jail. Become responsible digital citizens, and use the Internet thoughtfully.