16G. Requirement for signature

Terms defined in this Act

• electronic transferable record

  electronic transferable record

  Defined · s 2

  “electronic transferable record” has the meaning given by section 16A;

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• information

  information

  Defined · s 2

  “information” includes data, text, images, sound, codes, computer programs, software and databases;

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• rule of law

  rule of law

  Defined · s 2

  “rule of law” includes written law;

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• signature

  signature

  Defined · s 2

  “signed” or “signature” means a method (electronic or otherwise) used to identify a person and to indicate the intention of that person in respect of the information contained in a record;

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• signed

  signed

  Defined · s 2

  “signed” or “signature” means a method (electronic or otherwise) used to identify a person and to indicate the intention of that person in respect of the information contained in a record;

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• transferable document or instrument

  transferable document or instrument

  Defined · s 16A

  “transferable document or instrument” means a document or an instrument issued on paper that entitles the holder to claim the performance of the obligation indicated in the document or instrument and to transfer the right to performance of the obligation indicated in the document or instrument through the transfer of that document or instrument, and includes —(a)a bill of exchange;(b)a promissory note; and(c)a bill of lading.

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