Telecommunications: any transmission, emission or reception of signs, signals, writing,
images, sounds, pictures, data or information of any kind by wire, radio, optical, other
electromagnetic means of communications or any other similar communication means.
Telecommunications network: any wire, radio, optical or other electromagnetic system
for routing, switching or transmitting telecommunications services between network
termination points including fixed and mobile terrestrial networks, satellite networks,
electricity or other utility transmission systems to the extent used for telecommunications,
circuit or packet switched networks including those used for Internet Protocol services,
and networks used for the delivery of broadcasting services including cable television
networks.
Telecommunications service: any form of transmission of signs, text, images or other by
means of a telecommunications network, but does not include a broadcasting services.
Chapter Two
Application of the Law
Article (2)
The provisions of this Law apply to transactions between parties who agree to conduct
transactions using electronic communications.
The consent of the person may be inferred from that person’s conduct.
The governmental entities shall give explicit consent in relation to electronic transactions
of which they are a party.
The competent governmental entities may, if so decided to carry out any of their duties by
means of electronic communications, specify additional requirements or specifications.
Article (3)
The provisions of this Law do not apply to the following documents and transactions:
1)
documents relating to family and personal status.
2)
documents that create interests in land.
3)
documents that are required by law to be authenticated by the Notary
Public.
4)
negotiable commercial instruments in accordance with the provisions
of the Commercial Law.
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