1 [15. Secure electronic signature.--An electronic signature shall be deemed to be a secure electronic signature if--

(i) the signature creation data, at the time of affixing signature, was under the exclusive control of signatory and no other person; and

(ii) the signature creation data was stored and affixed in such exclusive manner as may be prescribed.

Explanation.--In case of digital signature, the "signature creation data" means the private key of the subscriber.]

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Footnote -

1Subs. by s 11, ibid., for sections 15 and 16 (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).