Electronic Records
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˈrɛkərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Data or information created, stored, or received in digital form, admissible as evidence or recognized for legal purposes.
The court accepted the electronic records as valid proof of the transaction.
- (n.) Records maintained and accessed through electronic means, governed by laws such as the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN).
Electronic records must be preserved according to regulatory standards to ensure their authenticity.
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- electronic record
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Commentary
Terminology encompasses both the format of the record and its admissibility or regulatory treatment in legal contexts.
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