Electronic records and digital signatures rely on defined authentication, computer resources, intermediaries, cybersecurity, and certificate-based trust mechanisms.

Section 2 defines electronic records, computer resources, digital authentication, intermediaries, and cyber security for the statutory framework. Digital signatures use a private key and related public key for authentication and verification of record integrity, while electronic signatures include digital signatures. Intermediaries include entities that receive, store, transmit, or provide services concerning electronic records on another's behalf. Cyber security protects information, devices, and computer resources from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. A secure system must provide reasonable protection, reliability, suitability, and adherence to generally accepted security procedures.

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