Electronic Transactions C2611 2611 2010 No. C A BILL FOR An Act to Facilitate the Use of Information in Electronic Form for Conducting Transactions in Nigeria and for Connected Purposes Sponsors: Senator Nkechi Nwaogu Senator Felix K. Bajomo Senator James E. Manager Senator Ayo Arise Senator Chimaroke Nnamani Senator Audu Idris Umar Senator Ahmad M. Maccido Senator Patricia N. Akwashiki Senator Gbenga Ogunniya Senator Patrick E. Osakwe Senator Mohammed A. Muhammed    [   ] Enacted by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as follows: Commencement. Objectives of Part I — Preliminary 1 2 1. This Bill is to provide a legal and regulatory framework for: the Act. 3 (a) conducting transactions using electronic or related media; Application 4 (b) the protection of the rights of consumers and other parties in electronic 5 transactions and services; 6 (c) the protection of personal data; and 7 (d) facilitating electronic commerce in Nigeria. 8 Part II — General Provisions 9 2.—(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of any law or regulation 10 regarding commercial and other transactions or relationship of parties thereto, 11 this Act shall apply to the use of information in the form of electronic or other 12 media. 13 14 any of the following circumstances: (2) This Act shall not apply to any law requiring writing or signature in and Scope of the Act. Subsidiary