IEA Section 22A — When oral admission as to contents of electronic records are relevant

Chapter 2

Civil

Summary

Oral statements about what is in an electronic record are generally not considered relevant in legal proceedings. However, such statements can be considered relevant if the authenticity of the electronic record itself is being challenged.

Official Text

Oral admissions as to the contents of electronic records are not relevant, unless the genuineness of the electronic record produced is in question.