Article 1: In order to strengthen the management of electronic data interchange (EDI) in foreign trade, to simplify procedures, reduce costs and enhance the competitiveness of enterprises, these regulations are formulated in accordance with relevant laws, regulations and international practices. . Article 2 The meanings of the following terms in these regulations are:
Electronic data interchange (EDI) refers to the electronic transmission of structured information between computers using agreed standards.
EDI service center refers to a specialized institution approved by the Provincial People's Government, equipped with computer systems and network communication equipment and lines, and can provide electronic data interchange (EDI) services to users and government agencies.
Government agencies refer to agencies that issue relevant documents on behalf of the government in foreign trade, including the Foreign Economic and Trade Commission, Customs, Commodity Inspection Bureau, Administration of Foreign Exchange, Taxation Bureau, Health Inspection Bureau, Animal and Plant Quarantine Bureau, etc.
Users refer to enterprises and institutions that conduct electronic data interchange (EDI) through the EDI service center, including traders, banks, insurance companies, transportation companies, etc.
Electronic messages refer to information that is stored in the electronic computer system of users or government agencies and can be transmitted through communication networks, such as trade documents, trade documents, etc.
E-mail refers to a storage unit opened in the computer system of the EDI service center for users and government agencies to access electronic messages.
The sender refers to the user or government agency identified as sending the e-newsletter.
The receiver refers to the user or government agency intended by the sender to receive the electronic message.
The agreement parties refer to the parties that bear the rights and obligations in the electronic data exchange process specified in the agreement, including between government agencies and users, between government agencies, and between users.
Electronic signature refers to an electronically confirmed identification used by the sender in the electronic message it sends to confirm its identity and express responsibility for the content of the electronic message. Article 3: All relevant government agencies, enterprises and institutions that use electronic data transfer (EDI) in all aspects of foreign trade in our province must comply with these regulations. Article 4: The EDI service center is responsible for handling the exchange of electronic trade documents among government agencies at all levels.
The EDI service center must take service as its purpose, provide high-quality services to government agencies and users, and be responsible for relevant training work. Article 5 The EDI network system of the EDI service center must be inspected by the relevant technical and security departments, proven to be reliable and safe, and have verification functions. Article 6: Users who use EDI must apply to the EDI service center and relevant government agencies for network access, and pay fees in accordance with relevant regulations approved by the Provincial People's Government.
User access to the Internet is voluntary. Article 7: Our province’s EDI adopts the UN/EDIFACT standard of the United Nations. The trade documents used by users must be produced according to UN/DEIFACT or national standards. Article 8: The parties to the agreement use the EDI network system of the EDI service center to transmit or exchange information in accordance with the agreement, and their electronic messages are legal, valid and enforceable. Article 9: Where laws and regulations stipulate that the electronic message must be in written form and the content of the electronic message can be consulted at any time, the electronic message shall be regarded as a legal written document. Article 10: The parties to the agreement or laws and regulations require that documents must be signed, and when an electronic message is accompanied by an electronic signature, the electronic message is deemed to comply with the requirements of the agreement party or the provisions of laws and regulations. Article 11 Anyone who uses an electronic signature on electronic messages must be a legal person or an authorized representative of a legal person that complies with the provisions of laws and regulations. Article 12 When electronic messages are transmitted, they must be accompanied by the sender, receiver and other information and their ancillary information. Article 13: The ownership of electronic messages shall be confirmed by the EDI Service Center based on the ancillary information and corresponding technologies of the electronic messages. The EDI center should have responses and records of received messages and extracted messages. Article 14 If the sender’s electronic message is sent to the recipient’s email address at the EDI service center but the required response is not received, the sender shall try to notify the EDI center or the recipient. If it is not received within a reasonable time If the response to the message is retrieved, the electronic message is deemed not to have been received. Article 15: The time when an electronic message is sent is based on the time when it enters the EDI service center and is deposited in the recipient's email box.
The receipt time of an electronic message shall be based on the time when the recipient picks up the electronic message from the EDI service center. Article 16 When the receiving party receives an incomplete or incorrect electronic message, it shall notify the sending party as soon as possible.
When the recipient receives an electronic message that does not belong to it, it should notify the EDI service center as soon as possible and delete the message from its system. Article 17: Where laws and regulations stipulate that documents and information must be preserved for a long time, the electronic messages in their form must be stored for a minimum storage period of not less than 5 years. Article 18 Stored electronic messages must be recoverable when necessary and displayed in a readable format. Article 19 In addition to electronic messages, their ancillary information, such as sender, receiver, sending date and time, receiving date and time, etc., should be stored together. Article 20: For the security of electronic data, electronic messages must be stored in two or more sets, one of which should be used for off-site storage. Article 21 Strict authority management and confidentiality measures must be in place when electronic messages are transmitted, reviewed, stored and restored.