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         Canada Evidence Act
            PART I
               Documentary Evidence

31.8 The definitions in this section apply in sections 31.1 to 31.6.

computer system

« système informatique »

“computer system” means a device that, or a group of interconnected or related devices one or more of which,

(a) contains computer programs or other data; and

(b) pursuant to computer programs, performs logic and control, and may perform any other function.

data

« données »

“data” means representations of information or of concepts, in any form.

electronic document

« document électronique »

“electronic document” means data that is recorded or stored on any medium in or by a computer system or other similar device and that can be read or perceived by a person or a computer system or other similar device. It includes a display, printout or other output of that data.

electronic documents system

« système d’archivage électronique »

“electronic documents system” includes a computer system or other similar device by or in which data is recorded or stored and any procedures related to the recording or storage of electronic documents.

secure electronic signature

« signature électronique sécurisée »

“secure electronic signature” means a secure electronic signature as defined in subsection 31(1) of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

2000, c. 5, s. 56.