The Digital Signature Act 1997 (), is a Malaysian law enacted to make provision for, and to regulate the use of, digital signatures and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Structure The Digital Signature Act 1997, in its current form (1 January 2006), consists of 7 Parts containing 92 sections and no schedule (including 1 amendment). Part I: Preliminary Part II: The Commission and the Licensing of Certification Authorities Part III: Requirements of Licensed Certification Authorities Part IV: Duties of Licensed Certification Authorities and Subscibers Chapter 1—General requirements for licensed certification authorities Chapter 2—Warrants and obligation of licensed certification authorities Chapter 3—Representation and duties upon acceptance or certificate Chapter 4—Control in private key Chapter 5—Suspension of certificate Chapter 6—Revocation of certificate Chapter 7—Expiration of certificate Chapter 8—Recommended reliance limits and liability Part V: Effect of Digital Signature Part VI: Repositories and Date/Time Stamp Services Part VII: General
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External links Digital Signature Act 1997