554D.111 Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
1. 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.
2. The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to a person under subsection 1 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 Acts, ch 1189, §11; 2004 Acts, ch 1067, §6
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 554D - ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS — COMPUTER AGREEMENTS
Section 554D.101 - Short title.
Section 554D.102 - Legislative intent.
Section 554D.103 - Definitions.
Section 554D.105 - Prospective application.
Section 554D.106 - Use of electronic records and electronic signatures — variation by agreement.
Section 554D.106A - Use of distributed ledger technology.
Section 554D.107 - Construction and application.
Section 554D.109 - Legal recognition of electronic records affecting interests in real property.
Section 554D.110 - Provision of information in writing — presentation of records.
Section 554D.111 - Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
Section 554D.112 - Effect of change or error.
Section 554D.113 - Notarization and acknowledgment.
Section 554D.114 - Retention of electronic records — originals.
Section 554D.115 - Admissibility in evidence.
Section 554D.116 - Automated transaction.
Section 554D.117 - Time and place of sending and receipt.
Section 554D.118 - Transferable records.
Section 554D.120 - Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies.
Section 554D.121 - Interoperability.
Section 554D.122 - Fraudulent purpose — penalty.
Section 554D.123 - False or unauthorized request — penalty.