Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (Act No. 25 of 2002)Chapter IV : E-Government Services28. Requirements may be specified |
| (1) | In any case where a public body performs any of the functions referred to in section 27, such body may specify by notice in the Gazette— |
| (a) | the manner and format in which the data messages must be filed, created, retained or issued; |
| (b) | in cases where the data message has to be signed, the type of electronic signature required; |
| (c) | the manner and format in which such electronic signature must be attached to, incorporated in or otherwise associated with the data message; |
| (d) | the identity of or criteria that must be met by any authentication service provider used by the person filing the data message or that such authentication service provider must be a preferred authentication service provider; |
| (e) | the appropriate control processes and procedures to ensure adequate integrity, security and confidentiality of data messages or payments; and |
| (f) | any other requirements for data messages or payments. |
| (2) | For the purposes of subsection (1)(d) the South African Post Office Limited is a preferred authentication service provider and the Minister may designate any other authentication service provider as a preferred authentication service provider based on such authentication service provider's obligations in respect of the provision of universal access. |