Information Technology Act, 2000

Section - 2 - Definitions

Definitions.

2. (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

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(a)- "access" with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions means gaining entry into, instructing or communicating with the logical, arithmetical, or memory function resources of a computer, computer system or computer network;
(b)- "addressee" means a person who is intended by the originator to receive the electronic record but does not include any intermediary;
(c)- "adjudicating officer" means an adjudicating officer appointed under sub-section (1) of section 46;
(d)- "affixing [electronic] signature" with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions means adoption of any methodology or procedure by a person for the purpose of authenticating an electronic record by means of [electronic] signature;