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NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY ACT, 2008 (ACT 771)

Section 3 Functions of the Agency
(1) For the purpose of achieving its object, the Agency shall
(a) perform the functions of the certifying Agency established under the Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 (Act 772)
(c) issue licences under this Act and ensure fair competition among licence holders;
(e) resolve matters that involve domain names between the Domain Name Registrar under the Electronic Transactions Act in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
(f)  monitor, enforce and ensure effective compliance with conditions contained in licences and tariffs;
(g)  maintain registers of licences and applications for licences;
(h)  maintain registers for approvals given for equipment under the Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 (Act 772);
(i)  provide access to registers for licences, applications for licences and approvals for equipment except where commercial confidentiality does not allow for access;
(j)  collect fees and other charges to be paid to the Agency under this Act;
(k)  investigate and resolve disputes between licence holders under the Electronic Transactions Act referred to the Agency by licence holders;
(l)    investigate complaints by users who fail to obtain redress from a licence holder;
(m)  carry out investigations on the conduct of persons at the Agency's own initiative or at the request of another person to determine whether any person is engaging in acts contrary to the provisions of this Act;

Subject : Regulatory Authority (EC)  

Procedure to Follow


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Responsible Institution


National Information Technology Agency

Abdul Diouf Road, Ridge 3rd Floor MoC Office Complex

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