ANNEX 2 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Broadcasting means radio communication, whether by sound or vision, for
reception by members of the public.
Certification Service Provider means a person who has been granted a
licence to issue electronic signature certificates.
Computer means any electronic, magnetic, optical or other high-speed data
processing device or system which performs logical, arithmetic and memory
functions by manipulations of electronic, magnetic or optical impulses, and
includes all input, output, processing, storage, software and communication
facilities which are connected or related as a system or network;
Cross-media ownership refers to the ownership and investment of entities in
a manner as to straddle both print and electronic media;
Data Communications – Digital transmission of information between
computers
Duopoly - refers to a situation where only two firms provide services in a
market.
e-commerce means the use of electronic networks to exchange business
information, services, product and payments.
e-Government service means public service provided electronically by a
ministry or Government Department, local authority, or body established by
or under any law or controlled or funded by the Government.
Electronic Signature means data in electronic form affixed to or logically
associated with, a data message, which may be used to identify the signatory
in relation to the data message and to indicate the signatory’s approval of the
information contained in the data message.
ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) means the
technologies including computers, telecommunication and audio-visual
systems, that enable the collection, processing, transportation and delivery of
information and communication services to users.
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