Canada Evidence Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-5)

Marginal note:Definitions

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

computer system

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. (système informatique)

data

data means representations of information or of concepts, in any form. (données)

electronic document

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. (document électronique)

electronic documents system

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. (système d’archivage électronique)

secure electronic signature

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