Digital Signature Act 1997
# Digital Signature Act 1997

The Digital Signature Act 1997 (Malay: Akta Tandatangan Digital 1997), is a Malaysian law enacted to make provision for, and to regulate the use of, digital signatures and to provide for matters connected therewith.

## Structure

The Digital Signature Act 1997, in its current form (1 January 2006), consists of 7 Parts containing 92 sections and no schedule (including 1 amendment).

* Part I: Preliminary
* Part II: The Commission and the Licensing of Certification Authorities
* Part III: Requirements of Licensed Certification Authorities
* Part IV: Duties of Licensed Certification Authorities and Subscibers
   * Chapter 1—General requirements for licensed certification authorities
   * Chapter 2—Warrants and obligation of licensed certification authorities
   * Chapter 3—Representation and duties upon acceptance or certificate
   * Chapter 4—Control in private key
   * Chapter 5—Suspension of certificate
   * Chapter 6—Revocation of certificate
   * Chapter 7—Expiration of certificate
   * Chapter 8—Recommended reliance limits and liability
* Part V: Effect of Digital Signature
* Part VI: Repositories and Date/Time Stamp Services
* Part VII: General
