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    Question

    Consider the following statements about retention of

    electronic records under the IT Act: 1. The record must be retained in a format that can accurately represent the information originally generated. 2. The record must necessarily be retained only in printed paper form. 3. The requirement of retention is satisfied if the information remains accessible for subsequent reference.  Which of the above are correct according to the IT Act, 2000?
    A 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All three Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Answer C – Record must be accurately representable + accessible; paper form is not mandatory (Sec 7).

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