Rule 57. Generation and maintenance of electronic
records.-
(1) Proper electronic back-up of records shall be
maintained and preserved in such manner that, in the event of destruction of
such records due to accidents or natural causes, the information can be
restored within a reasonable period of time.
(2) The registered person maintaining electronic
records shall produce, on demand, the relevant records or documents, duly
authenticated by him, in hard copy or in any electronically readable format.
(3) Where the accounts and records are stored
electronically by any registered person, he shall, on demand, provide the
details of such files, passwords of such files and explanation for codes used,
where necessary, for access and any other information which is required for
such access along with a sample copy in print form of the information stored in
such files.