Deepfake Pornography: Examining the Impact on Women's Digital Privacy and Consent

Cybercrime is a growing concern in India, particularly for women, due to societal devaluation and inadequate legal recognition of cybercrimes. With the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have led to various forms of cybercrime, including deepfakes and dark web activities. Currently, India lacks specific legislation to address emerging cybercrimes targeting women. The existing statute, such as the Indian Penal Code of 1860 and the Information Technology Act of 2000, collectively aim to address these issues. This paper explores deepfake cybercrimes, that significantly impact on women's dignity and violate their right to privacy, particularly on social media platforms. The study highlights the inadequacies of current cybersecurity laws in effectively addressing deepfake-related cybercrimes in our technologically advanced society. The study explores the technological underpinnings of deepfake creation, legal frameworks, and potential solutions to mitigate the harms caused by deepfake pornography