16-1609. Attribution and effect of electronic records and electronic signatures. (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.
History: L. 2000, ch. 120, ยง 9; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 16 - Contracts And Promises
Article 16 - Electronic Transactions
16-1604 Prospective application.
16-1606 Construction and application.
16-1607 Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures and electronic contracts.
16-1608 Provision of information in writing; presentation of records.
16-1609 Attribution and effect of electronic records and electronic signatures.
16-1610 Effect of change or error.
16-1611 Notarization and acknowledgment; electronic notarization.
16-1612 Retention of electronic records; originals.
16-1613 Admissibility in evidence.
16-1614 Automated transactions.
16-1615 Time and place of sending and receipt.
16-1617 Registered certification authorities.
16-1618 Rules and regulations.