Electronic Government [No. 41 of 2021 529 PART VI PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS 29. (1) A public body which, pursuant to this Act or any other law, accepts the filing of documents, or requires that documents be created, written or retained, issues a permit, licence or provides for a manner of payment, may— (a) accept the filing of documents in electronic form; (b) issue a permit, licence or approval in electronic form; or Electronic filing, electronic signature and issuing of documents by public body (c) make or receive payment in electronic form. (2) The Division may in relation to a public body that performs a function under subsection (1), specify by Gazette notice— (a) the manner and format in which the electronic communication shall be filed,created, retained or issued; (b) in cases where the electronic communication has to be signed, the type of electronic signature required; (c) the manner and format in which an electronic signature may be attached or associated with the electronic communication; (d) the appropriate control processes and procedures to ensure adequate integrity, security and confidentiality of electronic communication or payments; and (e) any other requirements for electronic communications or payments. (3) A public body may adopt additional authentication procedures including the use of electronic notarisation systems or certificates of authentication on printed or hard copies of the electronic document or electronic data messages by electronic notaries, service providers and other duly recognised or appointed certification authorities. 30. (1) A public body may, where it consents to receive any information in electronic form, specify— (a) the manner and format in which the information shall be communicated to it; (b) the type or method of electronic signature required, if any; (c) control processes and procedures to ensure integrity, security and confidentiality of the information; and (d) any other attributes for the information that is currently specified for corresponding information on paper. Receipt of information by public body