Electronic Transactions Act, 2008
Act 772
means.
(2) Any public agency may specify by notice in the Gazette:
(a) the manner and format in which the electronic records shall
be filed, created, retained or issued;
(b) the type of electronic signature required where the electronic
record has to be signed;
(c) the manner and format in which an electronic signature shall
be attached to, incorporated in or otherwise associated with
the electronic record;
(d) the identity or criteria required of an authentication service
provider used by the person filing the electronic record or
the public agency may designate an authentication service
provider as a preferred authentication service provider;
(e) the appropriate control processes and procedures to ensure
adequate integrity, security and confidentiality of electronic
records or payments; and
(f) any other requirements for electronic records or payments.
Publication in electronic format
27. (1) Where a law requires publication in the Gazette the requirement
is deemed to have been satisfied if published in electronic format referred
to as an E-Gazette.
(2) The date of publication is deemed to be the date of first publication in the Gazette.
Certifying Agency
Prohibited acts
28. A person shall not sell or provide encryption or authentication
service contrary to the provisions of this Act.
Provision of authentication encryption services
29. An encryption or an authentication service or product is deemed
to have been provided in the country if it is made available:
(a) from premises within the country;
(b) from a body incorporated in the country;
(c) to a person who is present or operating from any system in
the country when that person makes use of the service or
product; or
(d) from a Ghanaian associated or related domain name or
website.
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