Virginia § 59.1-487 Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature

Virginia Statutes

§ 59.1-487 — Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature

Virginia § 59.1-487

Title 59.1TRADE AND COMMERCE

Ch. 42.1UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT

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Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-487 (2026).

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(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.

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(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.