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Digital Signature Act 1997 (Act 562), Malaysia
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Year of Version
2006
Dates
Entry into force:
June 30, 1997
Adopted:
June 18, 1997
Type of Text
IP-related Laws
Subject Matter
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets),
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights),
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
IP Regulatory Body
Notes
The Digital Signature Act 1997 of Malaysia was enacted in 1997. There have been two revisions. The first total revision was in 2002, the second in 2006.
This Act incorporates all amendments up to January 1, 2006, which provides the licensing framework for the provision of digital signatures including the type of services, the qualification requirements, the application and registration fees. In particular, it introduces and implements the usage of Digital Certificate for Internet based commercial transactions in Malaysia.
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