It is what allows us to do internet banking, online shopping and contract via email. Without it none of these things would be possible. It puts minimum security measures in place for online banking, it governs returning of goods bought online and also deals with websites & ISP’s.
Section 11 is one of the most important provisions in our minds. Read Out. So what it is saying is that everything you could do on paper is now valid if it’s done electronically. With some exceptions, like wills & deeds for the sale of property which still have to done on paper to be valid. You might be wondering what classifies as a data message.