ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Information and Communications Act
83C. Functions of the Commission in relation to electronic transactions
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
83C. Functions of the Commission in relation to electronic transactions
(1)The functions of the Commission in relation to electronic transactions and cyber security shall be to—(a)facilitate electronic transactions by ensuring the use of reliable electronic records;(b)facilitate electronic commerce and eliminate barriers to electronic commerce such as those resulting from uncertainties over writing and signature requirements;(c)promote public confidence in the integrity and reliability of electronic records and electronic transactions;(d)foster the development of electronic commerce through the use of electronic signatures to lend authenticity and integrity to correspondence in any electronic medium;(e)promote and facilitate efficient delivery of public sector services by means of reliable electronic records;(f)develop sound frameworks to minimize the incidence of forged electronic records and fraud in electronic commerce and other electronic transactions;(g)promote and facilitate the efficient management of critical internet resources; and(h)develop a framework for facilitating the investigation and prosecution of cybercrime offences.(2)The Cabinet Secretary, in consultation with the Authority may make regulations with respect to cyber security.