Consider the following statement:

According to Information Technology Act, 2000, “Electronic Record” means the information relating to:

(1) Data based computer

(2) Data record or data generated image

(3) Sound stored, received or sent in an electronic form

(4) Microfilm or computer-generated micro fiche Which of these statement(s) is are correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) 2 and 3

(C) Only 4

(D) 2, 3 and 4

Correct Ans: (D)

Explanation: –

According to the Information Technology Act, 2000, the term “Electronic Record” refers to various forms of digital information. This includes data records or data-generated images, sound stored, received, or sent in electronic form, and microfilm or computer-generated microfiche. These elements align with the definition of an electronic record as per the act, which broadens the scope of what constitutes an electronic document. Therefore, statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct.