(a) An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it was the act of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of any security procedure applied to determine the person to which the electronic record or electronic signature was attributable.
(b) The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to a person under subsection (a) is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances at the time of its creation, execution, or adoption, including the parties' agreement, if any, and otherwise as provided by law.
2000, c. 995.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce
Chapter 42.1 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
§ 59.1-482. Prospective application
§ 59.1-483. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement
§ 59.1-484. Construction and application
§ 59.1-485. Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts
§ 59.1-486. Provision of information in writing; presentation of records
§ 59.1-487. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
§ 59.1-488. Effect of change or error
§ 59.1-489. Notarization and acknowledgment
§ 59.1-490. Retention of electronic record
§ 59.1-491. Admissibility of evidence
§ 59.1-492. Automated transactions
§ 59.1-493. Time and place of sending and receipt