Wisconsin § 137.17 Attribution and effect of electronic records and electronic signatures.

Wisconsin Statutes

§ 137.17 — Attribution and effect of electronic records and electronic signatures.

Wisconsin § 137.17

Ch. 137Electronic transactions and records

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Wis. Stat. § 137.17 (2026).

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137.17 137.17(1) (1) An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if the electronic record or electronic signature was created by 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. 137.17(2) (2) The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature that is attributed to a person under sub.

(1)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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137.17(1) (1) An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if the electronic record or electronic signature was created by 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.
137.17(2) (2) The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature that is attributed to a person under sub. (1) 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.