(i)
the electronic record is retained in the format in which
it was created, sent or received, or in a format that
can be demonstrated to accurately represent the
information contained in the document that was
originally created, sent or received;
(ii)
the information retained in the electronic record is accessible and is
capable of being accurately displayed in an intelligible form so as to
be useful for subsequent reference.
(iii)
where the document retained was sent or received electronically,
the information, if any, that identifies its origin and destination and
the date and time when it was sent or received is also retained; and
(iv)
the consent of the public body which has supervision, if applicable,
over the requirements for the electronically retention of such
records has been obtained and any relevant requirements
stipulated by that particular body have been complied with.
2.
The requirements stipulated in the preceding Paragraph shall not apply to
any information that may arise in the regular context for creation,
processing, transmission, sending, retention or displaying.
3.
A person may satisfy the requirements referred to in Paragraph (1) of this
Article by using the services of any other person.
Article 10
Formation of Contracts
In the context of the formation of the contracts, unless otherwise agreed by the
parties, an offer and the acceptance of an offer or any other matter that is
material to the formation to operation of a contract including any subsequent
amendment or cancellation or revocation of the offer or acceptance of the offer,
may be expressed in whole or in part by means of electronic records.
Article 11
Declaration of Intent or Similar Statements
As between the originator and the addressee of an electronic record, a
declaration of intent or other similar statements shall not be denied legal effect
of declaration of intent, validity or enforceability solely on the grounds that it is
in the form of an electronic record.
Article 12
Involvement of Electronic Agents in Formation of Contracts
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