LML4810
ASSIGNMENT 1 / SEMESTER 2
ADV TSHOLOGELO TUTORIALS
ADV electronic aspects of commerce
, QUESTION 1
(a) The requirements of an electronic signature have likely been met by clicking on the icon
"submit order". According to the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA) in
South Africa, an electronic signature is defined as "data attached to, incorporated in, or
logically associated with other data and which is intended by the user to serve as a
signature." The Act recognizes that an electronic signature can take various forms, including
clicking on an icon or button. Therefore, Bongi's action of clicking on the "submit order" icon
can be considered as an electronic signature.
ASSIGNMENT 1 / SEMESTER 2
ADV TSHOLOGELO TUTORIALS
ADV electronic aspects of commerce
, QUESTION 1
(a) The requirements of an electronic signature have likely been met by clicking on the icon
"submit order". According to the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA) in
South Africa, an electronic signature is defined as "data attached to, incorporated in, or
logically associated with other data and which is intended by the user to serve as a
signature." The Act recognizes that an electronic signature can take various forms, including
clicking on an icon or button. Therefore, Bongi's action of clicking on the "submit order" icon
can be considered as an electronic signature.
