Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
/ɪˌlɛktrɒnɪk ˈsɪɡnətʃərz ɪn ˈɡloʊbəl ænd ˈnæʃənəl ˈkɒmɜːrs ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law enacted in 2000 that establishes the legal validity of electronic signatures and records in interstate and foreign commerce, ensuring they are not denied legal effect solely because they are in electronic form.
The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act facilitates online contracts by recognizing electronic signatures as legally binding.
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as E-SIGN Act, this statute harmonizes state and federal law regarding electronic signatures, crucial for digital contract enforceability.
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