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Section 10 IT Act — Power to make rules by Central Government in respect of 1[electronic signature ]

The Information Technology Act, 2000 · Official PDF page 13

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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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