71.   Leo also presented Tuesday the digital signature bill, which allows the digital verification of data or messages transmitted over a computer network.

72.   The bill outlaws cyber-crime, recognises advanced digital signatures, and offers protection to on-line consumers.

73.   The electronic cheque uses standard cryptographic techniques to create a digital signature.

74.   The laws cover intellectual property, digital signature, computer crime, distance learning, telemedicine and electronic government, he said.