§ 278. 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 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) of this section 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. (Added 2003, No. 44, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 20 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
§ 273. Prospective application
§ 274. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement
§ 275. Construction and application
§ 276. Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts
§ 277. Provision of information in writing; presentation of records
§ 278. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
§ 279. Effect of change or error
§ 280. Notarization and acknowledgment
§ 281. Retention of electronic records; originals
§ 282. Admissibility in evidence
§ 284. Time and place of sending and receipt
§ 286. Preservation of rights and obligations
§ 288. Accuracy and ability to retain contracts and other records