Moreover, a number of policy considerations dictate that certain activities continue to be accomplished on paper. These provisions will allow these to be identified in the regulations. This Part does not apply to a notice, document or other information sent to or issued by the Director pursuant to this Act or to any prescribed notice, document or other information. This Part is being enacted so as to permit parties to communicate with each other through efficient and economical means available to them. This provision ensures that no individual will be compelled to utilize electronic documents.
Individuals can continue to operate in the paper-based environment.
The most significant safeguard included in this Part is the provision dealing with consent. No information may be provided via electronic means of communication unless the consent of the recipient is obtained. The requirement for revoking consent will be detailed in the regulations. This is the general provision that enables parties to create and provide information through technological means. Provided that their by-laws or articles do not impose limitations, corporations will be able to use the technologies that they choose.