Re: Signatures (manual or digital), was: End of faxing

[David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Walden H. Leverich wrote:
> All the act does is say that an electronic signature can't be treated as
> "less reliable" just because it's electronic. Just like an ink signature
> you need to "prove" that it's mine. If a check is "signed" with a pen I
> can dispute that signature, as I can dispute that I e-signed something.
> It's then a matter of fact for the courts to decide. 

Good point.  The usefulness of digital signatures is up to those who
would choose to accept it.  If a bank chooses to accept a digital
signature, then the law just says it's as binding as a pen & ink
signature.  It's up to the bank, and the customer, to ensure the
signature is secure and valid.

david