Electronic Document Storage and Accessibility

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What is the primary condition required for an electronic document to meet the legal requirement of being in writing?

The electronic document is signed digitally
The electronic document is transmitted through an encrypted network
The electronic document is stored on a secure server
The electronic document maintains its integrity and reliability (correct)

What is the importance of the legal recognition of electronic data messages?

It allows for the use of digital signatures
It ensures that electronic contracts are enforceable in court
It increases the speed of online transactions
It ensures that electronic data messages are not denied validity solely because of their electronic form (correct)

What is the significance of an electronic document in a legal context?

It is considered less valid than a physical document
It is considered equally valid as any other document or legal writing (correct)
It is only used for digital signatures
It can only be used for non-legal purposes

What is the primary purpose of electronic documents?

To establish or extinguish rights or obligations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of electronic data messages?

They can be used to establish or extinguish rights or obligations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using electronic documents?

They can be used to establish or extinguish rights or obligations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an electronic key in online transactions?

To secure and defend sensitive information through public channels (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an electronic signature?

It is a distinctive mark that represents the identity of a person (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a service provider in storing electronic documents?

To retain the electronic document in accordance with the specific request (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an electronic data message?

Information generated, sent, received, or stored by electronic means (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary constraint on service providers in handling electronic documents?

They must not modify or alter the content of the electronic document without authorization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an electronic document?

To store and make accessible information to designated or undesignated third parties (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an electronic document to be considered reliable for its intended purpose?

It must remain complete and unaltered, apart from authorized changes. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when determining the integrity of an electronic document?

The time when it was first generated in its final form. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome when an electronic document meets the requirements of paragraph (a)?

It is considered a valid document for evidentiary purposes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the applicability of the Act in relation to electronic documents?

Requirements of existing laws on formalities required in the execution of documents for their validity. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence when an electronic document is not presented or retained in its original form?

It is subject to consequences under the law. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an electronic document being capable of being displayed to the person to whom it is to be presented?

To meet the requirement of presenting the document in its original form. (C) Signup and view all the answers