Electronic Communications Act 2000

1. Introduction

2. Background

3. Industry “Approvals” Scheme

4. Consultation

   1. Parts I and II

   2. Part III

5. The International Context

6. Commentary on Sections

   1. Part I Cryptography Service Providers

      1. Section 1: Register of approved providers

      2. Section 2: Arrangements for the grant of approvals

      3. Section 3:  Delegation of approval functions

      4. Section 4:  Restrictions on disclosure of information

      5. Section 5:  Regulations under Part I

      6. Section 6:  Provision of cryptography support services

   2. Part II Facilitation of electronic commerce, data storage, etc.

      1. Section 7:  Electronic signatures and related certificates

      2. Section 8:  Power to modify legislation

      3. Section 9:  Supplemental provision about section 8 orders

      4. Section 10:  Modifications in relation to Welsh matters

   3. Part III Miscellaneous and supplemental

      1. Section 11:  Modification of licences by the Director

      2. Section 12:  Appeals against modifications of licences

      3. Section 14:  Prohibition on key escrow requirements

      4. Section 15:  General interpretation

7. Commencement