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In order to execute its mandate
effectively, the Ministry of Industry, Technology, Energy and
Commerce is
often required to identify areas in which aspects of its
portfolio regulation that will require the promulgation of
legislation. In carrying out its work, the Ministry seeks to
ensure that a favourable and friendly environment is maintained
for business, as well as industry monitoring and regulation.
Proposed legislation includes the
Electronic Transactions Act, the Consumer Protection Bill, the
Post Office Bill etc. A committee has been set up to begin
drafting a Cyber Crimes Bill to deal with Internet-related
offences. The proposed Cyber Crime legislation will be crucial
to the proper functioning of the Electronic Transaction Act.
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