Question

Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, the term 'electronic record' includes which of the following? I. Data stored in digital form II. Image or sound stored or transmitted electronically III. Information generated in microfilm or computer-generated microfiche IV. Information recorded only on paper without electronic processing

• A. I and II
• B. I, II and III
• C. I, II, III and IV
• D. II, III and IV

Hint:

For IT Act questions, remember that the definition of ``electronic record'' is intentionally broad. If information exists, is stored, transmitted, or generated electronically, it is generally covered by the Act.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Read the question.
Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, we must find what is included in the term electronic record from the four given statements.

Step 2: Recall the definition.
Section 2(1)(t) gives a wide meaning to electronic record. It covers data, record, image, sound and information that is made, sent, received or stored in electronic form.

Step 3: Test Statement I.
Data stored in digital form clearly fits the definition. So Statement I is correct.

Step 4: Test Statement II.
Images or sounds stored or sent electronically are also covered. So Statement II is correct.

Step 5: Test Statements III and IV.
Statement III, about microfilm and computer-generated microfiche, is expressly included, so it is correct. Statement IV, about information only on paper with no electronic processing, is just a physical document, so it is not an electronic record.

Step 6: Final answer.
Statements I, II and III are correct, but IV is not.
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