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Article I – 29:
Where a matter written on paper has been subject to special legibility or presentation
requirements, a written matter in electronic form shall be subject to the same
requirements.
Article I – 30:
The requirement to transmit several copies of a written matter shall be deemed to have
been met, where the said written matter can be printed by the addressee.
Article I – 31:
A written matter in electronic form shall be admissible for the purpose of invoicing, on
equal terms as paper based written matter, provided the authenticity of the origin of the
data therein and the integrity of the content are guaranteed.
Section V: Ensuring the security of electronic transactions
Article I – 32:
For the purposes of this Convention,
1) “Electronic signature” means data in electronic form attached to or logically
subjoined to a data message, and which can be used to identify the data
message signatory and indicate consent for the information contained in the
said message;
2) Written proof means such proof as has been established in accordance with
the provisions of Article I – 26 of this Convention.
Article I – 33:
An electronic written matter shall be admissible as proof on equal terms as paper based
written matter and shall have the same evidentiary weight as the latter, provided the
person who is source thereof can be duly identified and that it is prepared and
conserved in conditions that guarantee its integrity.
Article I – 34:
A supplier of goods or provider of services by electronic means demanding execution of
an obligation shall prove the existence of such obligation and, where he/she demands
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