(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -
(a) "access" with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions means gaining entry into, instructing or communicating with the logical, arithmetical, or memory function resources of a computer, computer system or computer network;
(b) "addressee" means a person who is intended by the originator to receive the electronic record but does not include any intermediary;
(c) "adjudicating officer" means an adjudicating officer appointed under sub-section (1) of section 46;
(d) "affixing electronic signature" with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions means adoption of any methodology or procedure by a person for the purpose of authenticating an electronic record by means of digital signature;
(da) "Appellate Tribunal" means the Appellate Tribunal referred to in sub-section (1) of section 48;
(e) "appropriate Government" means as respects any matter, -
(i) enumerated in List II of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution;
(ii) relating to any State law enacted under List III of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution, the State Government and in any other case, the Central Government;
(f) "asymmetric crypto system" means a system of a secure key pair consisting of a private key for creating a digital sign
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Simplified Act
(1) In simple terms, this section defines various technical and legal terms used in the Information Technology Act, 2000:
(a) "access" means to enter, use, or connect to a computer or network's functions.
(b) "addressee" is the person meant to receive an electronic message, not including intermediaries.
(c) "adjudicating officer" is a person appointed to make legal decisions under a specific section of this Act.
(d) "affixing electronic signature" is a way to confirm an electronic document with a digital signature.
(da) "Appellate Tribunal" is a higher court for appeals under a specific section of this Act.