E-Commerce Act Flashcards
What is the main objective of the E-Commerce Act (RA No. 8792)?
To facilitate domestic and international dealings, recognize authenticity of electronic data messages, and promote universal use of electronic transactions.
To whom does the E-Commerce Act apply?
It applies to any kind of electronic document used in commercial and non-commercial activities.
Define ‘Computer’ as per the E-Commerce Act.
‘Computer’ refers to any device that can receive, record, transmit, store, process, correlate, analyze, project, retrieve, and/or produce information.
What does ‘Information and Communications System’ refer to?
A system for generating, sending, receiving, storing, or processing electronic documents.
Who is considered an ‘Originator’?
A person by whom, or on whose behalf, the electronic document is created or sent.
What is the role of an ‘Addressee’?
A person intended by the originator to receive the electronic data message or document.
Define ‘Intermediary’.
A person who sends, receives, or stores electronic documents on behalf of another person.
What is a ‘Service provider’?
A provider of online services or network access, including entities offering transmission and storage of electronic documents.
What are the limitations of a ‘Service provider’ regarding electronic documents?
They have no authority to modify content or make entries in the documents unless authorized.
What is an ‘Electronic data message’?
Information generated, sent, received, or stored by electronic, optical, or similar means.
Define ‘Electronic signature’.
A distinctive mark or sound representing a person’s identity, attached to an electronic data message.
What is an ‘Electronic key’?
A secret code that secures sensitive information across public channels.
What does ‘Electronic document’ refer to?
Information represented electronically that establishes a right or obligation.
True or False: Electronic data messages can be denied validity solely because they are in electronic form.
False
Fill in the blank: The E-Commerce Act promotes the __________ use of electronic transactions.
universal