Presumption Relating to Electronic Signatures

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What is the primary requirement for an electronic data message or electronic document to meet the original form requirement?

The electronic document must be signed with an electronic signature

The integrity of the information must be shown by evidence aliunde or otherwise (correct)

The electronic document must be printed in its original form

The electronic document must be stored in a secure location

What is the consequence of not presenting or retaining information in its original form as required by law?

The electronic document is rendered useless

The person presenting the information is liable for damages

The information is deemed invalid

The law provides consequences for non-compliance (correct)

In what circumstances can an electronic data message or electronic document meet the original form requirement?

When the law requires it

When the information is presented in a court of law

When the information is generated in its final form (correct)

When the electronic document is signed with an electronic signature

What is required for an electronic document to be presented to a person?

The information must be capable of being displayed Signup and view all the answers

What is aliunde in the context of electronic documents?

Evidence from an outside source Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the original form requirement in the law?

To ensure the authenticity of electronic documents Signup and view all the answers

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

It must maintain its integrity and reliability, and can be authenticated Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for an electronic document to remain complete and unaltered?

It can be modified, apart from the addition of any endorsement and any authorized change Signup and view all the answers

When does paragraph (a) apply, according to the law?

Whether the requirement is in the form of an obligation or provides consequences for the document not being presented or retained in its original form Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a reliable electronic document?

It is reliable in the light of the purpose for which it was generated and in the light of all the relevant circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of maintaining the integrity and reliability of an electronic document?

It ensures that the document can be authenticated and used for subsequent reference Signup and view all the answers

What is required to meet the law's demand for a document to be presented or retained in its original form?

Having a reliable assurance on the document's integrity and the capability of display Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect makes an electronic document the functional equivalent of a written document for evidentiary purposes?

Compliance with statutory rules on formalities Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is excluded from the modifications made by this Act concerning the admissibility of electronic data messages?

Authentication and best evidence Signup and view all the answers

What does the Act allow in terms of the presentation of electronic documents that need to be in their original form?

Display capability is a necessity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main restriction on the Act's application concerning the requirement for documents' validity formalities?

It does not vary existing laws' formalities requirements Signup and view all the answers

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