Section 10
Power to make rules by Central Government in respect of electronic signature.
The Information Technology Act, 2000
About this Act
An Act to provide legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange and other means of electronic communication, commonly referred to as
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].
(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].
Notes
1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 2, for "digital signature" (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).