Cyber safety is the safe and responsible use of information and communication technology. It is about keeping information safe and secure, but also about being responsible with that information, being respectful to other people online, and using good Internet etiquette. This has become vital to the welfare of the citizens.

The Information Technology Act of 2000 addresses a variety of new age crimes that have arisen as a result of misuse of computers. The IT Act is the key to guide the entire Indian law to strictly control cyber crimes. This is a law that governs the cyber safety.