Information Technology Act 2000
Section 15 :
1.[Secure electronic signature :
An electronic signature shall be deemed to be a secure electronic signature if—
(i) the signature creation data, at the time of affixing signature, was under the exclusive control of signatory and no other person; and
(ii) the signature creation data was stored and affixed in such exclusive manner as may be prescribed.
Explanation :
In case of digital signature, the signature creation data means the private key of the subscriber.
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1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2009 s 11, for sections 15 and 16 (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).
