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Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (Act No. 25 of 2002)

Chapter II : Maximising Benefits and Policy Framework

Part 2 : Electronic transactions policy

10. Electronic transactions policy

 

(1) The Minister must, subject to this Act, formulate electronic transactions policy. 10.

 

(2) In formulating the policy contemplated in subsection (1), the Minister must—
(a) act in consultation with members of the Cabinet directly affected by such policy formulation or the consequences thereof;
(b) have due regard to—
(i) the objects of this Act;
(ii) the nature, scope and impact of electronic transactions;
(iii) international best practice and conformity with the law and guidelines of other jurisdictions and international bodies; and
(iv) existing laws and their administration in the Republic.

 

(3) The Minister must publish policy guidelines in the Gazette on issues relevant to electronic transactions in the Republic.

 

(4) In implementing this Chapter, the Minister must encourage the development of innovative information systems and the growth of related industry.