No. 33 47 Electronic Transactions (5) A public body shall maintain electronic records in a reliable record keeping system as defined in regulations made under this Act. 81. The Department of E-government shall, for the purposes of section 80, from time to time, publish guidelines specifying__ (a) the manner and format in which the electronic message shall be filed, created or retained; (b) the manner and format in which the permit, licence or approval shall be issued; (c) where the electronic message has to be signed, the type of digital signature required; (d) the manner and format in which the digital signature shall be attached to or incorporated into the electronic message; (e) the appropriate control process and the procedure to ensure adequate integrity, security and confidentiality of an electronic messages or a payment; and (f) any other requirements in respect of the electronic message or payment. 82. The application of the provisions of this Part shall be subject to the adoption of necessary regulations made by the Minister, which shall establish__ (a) the legal framework to ensure security, storage, confidentiality and integrity of acts and exchanges done by electronic means; and (b) the legal framework to ensure confidentiality of personal data and guaranteeing inviolability of private life. PART X__OFFENCES 83.__(1) A court may, on application by a cyber inspector, issue a search warrant. (2) For the purposes of this section, a court may issue a warrant where__ (a) an offence has been committed in Malawi; or (b) the subject of an investigation is__ (i) a Malawian or a person ordinarily resident in Malawi; (ii) present in Malawi at the time when the warrant is applied for; or (iii) information relevant to an investigation is accessible from within the area of jurisdiction of the court. Specific guidelines to public bodies Implementation of e-government Search warrant