Security Safeguards on e-Payment Systems in Malaysia: Analysis on the Payment Systems Act 2003

Main Authors: Zulhuda, Sonny; International Islamic University Malaysia, Azmi, Ida Madieha bt. Abdul Ghani; International Islamic University Malaysia
Format: Article info application/pdf eJournal
Bahasa: eng
Terbitan: International Association of IT Lawyers , 2011
Online Access: http://www.jiclt.com/index.php/jiclt/article/view/138
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Daftar Isi:
  • Central to the infrastructure of electronic commerce activities is the electronic payment system. This encompasses not only the issues of technical sophistication but also legal readiness. In the context of electronic commerce environment in Malaysia, this paper seeks to highlight and examine the Malaysian legal readiness in the aspect of electronic payment system, focusing on its Payment Systems Act 2003. The discussion is limited to the issue of electronic security measures embodied in the law. Within its restricted scope, this paper seeks to demonstrate how the law recognizes the importance of security measures in order to build confidence and trust among the public and mainly the users of electronic payments in the country.