(a) Accurately reflects the information set forth in the record after it was first generated in its final form as an electronic record or otherwise; and
(b) Remains accessible for later reference.
(2) A requirement to retain a record in accordance with subsection (1) of this section does not apply to any information the sole purpose of which is to enable the record to be sent, communicated or received.
(3) A person may satisfy subsection (1) of this section by using the services of another person if the requirements of subsection (1) of this section are satisfied.
(4) If a law requires a record to be presented or retained in its original form, or provides consequences if the record is not presented or retained in its original form, that law is satisfied by an electronic record retained in accordance with subsection (1) of this section.
(5) If a law requires retention of a check, that requirement is satisfied by retention of an electronic record of the information on the front and back of the check in accordance with subsection (1) of this section.
(6) A record retained as an electronic record in accordance with subsection (1) of this section satisfies a law requiring a person to retain a record for evidentiary, audit or like purposes, unless a law enacted after June 22, 2001, specifically prohibits the use of an electronic record for the specified purpose.
(7) This section does not preclude a governmental agency of this state from specifying additional requirements for the retention of a record subject to the agency’s jurisdiction. [2001 c.535 §12]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 02 - Business Organizations, Commercial Code
Chapter 084 - Electronic Transactions
Section 84.004 - Definitions for ORS 84.001 to 84.061.
Section 84.013 - Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement.
Section 84.016 - Construction and application.
Section 84.022 - Provision of information in writing; presentation of records.
Section 84.025 - Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
Section 84.028 - Effect of change or error.
Section 84.034 - Retention of electronic records; originals.
Section 84.040 - Automated transaction.
Section 84.043 - Time and place of sending and receipt.
Section 84.046 - Transferable records.
Section 84.052 - Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies.
Section 84.064 - State Chief Information Officer duties; rules.
Section 84.072 - Conditions under which public body may send notice by electronic mail.