Singapore legislation
Clause 2
Clause 2
Amendment of section 3
Section 3 of the Evidence Act is amended by inserting, immediately before the definition of “court”, the following definitions:“ “computer” means an electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other data processing device, or a group of such interconnected or related devices, performing logical, arithmetic, or storage functions, and includes any data storage facility or communications facility directly related to or operating in conjunction with such device or group of such interconnected or related devices, but does not include —
an automated typewriter or typesetter;
a portable hand held calculator;
a device similar to those referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) which is non‑programmable or which does not contain any data storage facility;
such other device as the Minister may by notification prescribe;“computer output” or “output” means a statement or representation (whether in audio, visual, graphical, multi-media, printed, pictorial, written or any other form) —
produced by a computer; or
accurately translated from a statement or representation so produced;”.