www.lawcommission.gov.np (a) by creating hash result by the use of hash function by means of software contained in one’s computer, and (b) by creating a digital signature from the result under Clause (a) by the use of private key of the person affixing the digital signature by means of software. (2) Any electronic record certified by digital signature created under Sub-rule (1) and the digital signature certifying such record shall be deemed to be a legally recognized electronic record and digital signature. 4. Verification of Digital Signature: While verifying any electronic record or information certified through the digital signature under Rule 3 by creating a new digital signature having used public key by means of hash function, the digital signature contained in such electronic record or information, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be of originator’s electronic record or information if the verifying software verifies the digital signature by showing the following conditions: (a) If such digital signature corresponds to the digital signature created after tallying with the public key of the person affixing the digital signature. (b) If the hash result extracted by means of public key by the verifier and the original hash result extracted from the digital signature contained in the electronic record are identical. 5. Secured Electronic Signature and Record: (1) if the result under Clauses (a) and (b) of Rule 4 is generated, while testing and verifying any digital signature created under Rule 3, then such a digital signature shall be deemed to be a secured digital signature. 2 www.lawcommission.gov.np

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