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Practice question: Electronic Documents, Data Messages, and Signatures

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

For Section 13 electronic retention, must the format always be unchanged from the original electronic format?
  1. Yes; every format conversion automatically destroys legal retention.
  2. No; a format demonstrably accurately representing the generated, sent or received document is also allowed.
  3. No; any altered content is allowed even when inaccurate.
  4. Yes; only printed paper storage is permitted.
  5. No; because no retention conditions exist.

Legal references

  • RA 8792, Electronic Commerce Act, Sections 5 and 12-15: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/3888

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