In force · As amended up to 2026-08
CHAPTER V
SECURE ELECTRONIC RECORDS ANS SECURE[1] [ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE]
14. Secure electronic record. -Where any security procedure has been applied to an electronic record at a specific point of time, then such record shall he deemed to be a secure electronic record from such point of time to the time of verification.
2 [15. 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.
Source: India Code