Electronic Transactions Act 2010 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Secure Electronic Records and Signatures
19. Presumptions relating to secure electronic records and signatures
Feedback & supportIn any proceedings involving a secure electronic record, it is presumed, unless evidence to the contrary is adduced, that the secure electronic record has not been altered since the specific point in time to which the secure status relates.
secure electronic record
“secure electronic record” means an electronic record that is treated as a secure electronic record by virtue of section 17(1) or any other provision of this Act;
In any proceedings involving a secure electronic signature, it is presumed, unless evidence to the contrary is adduced, that —
secure electronic signature
“secure electronic signature” means an electronic signature that is treated as a secure electronic signature by virtue of section 18 or any other provision of this Act;
the secure electronic signature is the signature of the person to whom it correlates; and
the secure electronic signature was affixed by that person with the intention of signing or approving the electronic record.
In the absence of a secure electronic record or a secure electronic signature, nothing in this Part creates any presumption relating to the authenticity and integrity of the electronic record or electronic signature.
electronic record
“electronic record” means a record generated, communicated, received or stored by electronic means in an information system or for transmission from one information system to another;