Central · Act 21 of 2000

Section 10 — Power to make rules by Central Government in respect of electronic signature.

The Information Technology Act, 2000

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10. Power to make rules by Central Government in respect of 1 [electronic signature].--The Central Government may, for the purposes of this Act, by rules, prescribe--

(a) the type of 1 [electronic signature];

(b) the manner and format in which the 1 [electronic signature] shall be affixed;

(c) the manner or procedure which facilitates identification of the person affixing the 1 [electronic signature];

(d) control processes and procedures to ensure adequate integrity, security and confidentiality of electronic records or payments; and

(e) any other matter which is necessary to give legal effect to 1 [electronic signatures].

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1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 2, for "digital signature" (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).
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