Statutory definition

asymmetric encryption system

This definition is taken from the act's own definitions section.

a secure key pair system consisting of a private key for generating an electronic signature and a public key for verifying the electronic signature

Defined by this section

IT Act §2 — Definitions.

IT Act

Related terms

electronic gazettethe gazette published in electronic form
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cyber securitythe protection of information, equipment, devices, computers, computer resources, communication devices and the information stored therein, from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction
adjudicating officeran adjudicating officer appointed under sub-section (1) of section 46
computer resourcecomputer, computer system, computer network, data, computer data storage or software
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