Section 31.2 Canadian Evidence Act
Section 31.2 Canadian Evidence Act 1985 is about Application of best evidence rule — electronic documents. It is under Documentary Evidence of Part I of the act. The Evidence Act of Canada is an Act respecting witnesses and evidence.
Application of best evidence rule — electronic documents
(1) The best evidence rule in respect of an electronic document is satisfied
(a) on proof of the integrity of the electronic documents system by or in which the electronic document was recorded or stored; or
(b) if an evidentiary presumption established under section 31.4 applies.
Printouts
(2) Despite subsection (1), in the absence of evidence to the contrary, an electronic document in the form of a printout satisfies the best evidence rule if the printout has been manifestly or consistently acted on, relied on or used as a record of the information recorded or stored in the printout.
See also:
– Section 31.1 Canadian Evidence Act (Authentication of electronic documents)
– Section 31 Canadian Evidence Act (Definitions)