Chapter One
General Provisions
Definitions
Article (1):
The following words and phrases, wherever mentioned in
this Law, shall have the meanings assigned to them, unless
the context requires otherwise:
1. Ministry: Ministry of Communications and
Information Technology.
2. Minister: Minister of Communications and
Information Technology.
3. Commission: Communications and Information
Technology Commission.
4. Governor: Governor of the Communications and
Information Technology Commission.
5. Regulations: Implementing Regulations of this
Law.
6. Center: National Center for Digital Certification.
7. Computer: Any stationary or portable, wired or
wireless, electronic device with a system for
processing, storing, sending, receiving or
browsing data, performing specific functions
according to programs and given commands.
8. Person: Any natural or corporate person,
whether public or private.
9. Electronic: Technology based on using electrical,
electromagnetic, optical or similar capabilities.
10. Electronic
Transactions:
Any
exchange,
communication, contracting or other procedure,
performed or executed, wholly or partially, by
electronic means.