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Can you summarize Law No. 20 of 2014 (in English)?
Kuwait Laws - Others > Law No. 20 of 2014 (in English)
Short Summary
Law no 20 of 2014 concerning Electronic Transactions governs the use of electronic records, messages, transactions, documents, and signatures in civil, commercial, and administrative transactions. It applies to all individuals and entities involved in electronic transactions, except for specific cases such as personal status, endowment, wills, real estate title deeds, promissory notes, negotiable bills of exchange, and events requiring written documentation or specific provisions in another law. The law establishes the legal validity and effects of electronic records, documents, and signatures, and sets requirements for their creation, storage, retrieval, and transmission. It also regulates electronic authentication services, electronic payment, privacy, and data protection. Non-compliance with the law may result in imprisonment and fines.
Whom does it apply to?
All individuals and entities involved in electronic transactions
What does it govern?
Electronic records, messages, transactions, documents, and signatures related to civil, commercial, and administrative transactions
What are exemptions?
Personal status, endowment, wills, real estate title deeds, promissory notes, negotiable bills of exchange, and events requiring written documentation or specific provisions in another law
What are the Penalties?
Imprisonment for up to 3 years and a fine of 5,000 to 20,000 Kuwaiti dinars for various offenses related to electronic transactions
Jurisdiction
Kuwait