126DBAuthentication of certain electronic communications

126DB Authentication of certain electronic communications

An electronic communication that is made to the Department and is permitted by this Act is taken to be made by a particular person, even though the person did not authorise the communication, if: (a) if information technology requirements have not been determined under section 126DA—the person did not notify the Department of a breach of security relating to electronic communications before the communication; or (b) if the Comptroller‑General of Customs has determined under section 126DA the information technology requirements that have to be met to satisfy a requirement that the person’s signature be given to the Department in connection with information in the communication: (i) the communication meets those requirements; and (ii) the person did not notify the Department of a breach of security relating to those requirements before the communication; unless the person provides evidence to the contrary.

54 Paragraph 126DC(3)(b)

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(b) if the Comptroller‑General of Customs has determined under section 126DA the information technology requirements that have to be met to satisfy a requirement that the person’s signature be given to the Department in connection with information in the communication—met those requirements.

55 Sections 126E to 126G

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56 Divisions 3 to 5 of Part XI

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57 Section 270

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Schedule 2—Modifications of the Customs Regulation 2015

Note: See subparagraph 3(2)(b)(i).

1 Section 101

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2 Part 13

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Schedule 3—Modifications of the Customs (International Obligations) Regulation 2015

Note: See subparagraph 3(2)(c)(i).

1 Part 4

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