§ 42-127.1-9. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
(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 who 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 of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 175, § 2; P.L. 2000, ch. 259, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-127.1 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
Section 42-127.1-1. - Short title.
Section 42-127.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 42-127.1-4. - Prospective application.
Section 42-127.1-5. - Use of electronic records and electronic signatures — Variations by agreement.
Section 42-127.1-6. - Construction and application.
Section 42-127.1-8. - Provision of information in writing — Presentation of records.
Section 42-127.1-9. - Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
Section 42-127.1-10. - Effect of change or error.
Section 42-127.1-11. - Notarization and acknowledgement.
Section 42-127.1-12. - Retention of electronic records — Originals.
Section 42-127.1-13. - Admissibility in evidence.
Section 42-127.1-14. - Automated transaction.
Section 42-127.1-15. - Time and place of sending and receipt.
Section 42-127.1-16. - Transferable records.
Section 42-127.1-18. - Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies.