Object of the Bill
The object of this Act is to provide a legal and regulatory
Framework to—
(a) enable and facilitate electronic communication and transactions;
(b) remove and eliminate the legal and operational barriers to electronic transactions;
(c) promote technology neutrality in applying legislation to electronic communications and transactions;
(d) provide legal certainty and public confidence in the use of electronic communications and transactions;
(e) promote e-Government service through electronic communications and transactions with the Government public and statutory bodies;
(f) ensure that electronic transactions in Uganda conform to the best practices by international standards;
(g) encourage investment and innovation in information communications and technology to promote electronic transactions;
(h) develops a safe, secure and effective environment for the consumer, business and the Government to conduct and use electronic transactions;
(i) promote the development of electronic transactions that are responsive to the needs of users and consumers; and
(j) foster economic and social prosperity through the information sector.
Bill Document
Other Attachments
The Electronic Transactions Bill, 2008
Sponsored By Hon. Dr. Ham-Mukasa Mulira (Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance )
Committee: The Committee on Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance
Start
First Reading/Committee
Second Reading
Third Reading
Presentation/Waiting Assent
Assented by President
End
Bill passed on 01/01/1970
Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970