Electronic Records and Signatures

Electronic Records and Signatures refer to digital versions of documents and the methods used to sign or approve them electronically. An electronic record is any information recorded digitally, like emails or scanned documents. Electronic signatures are secure methods, such as typed names, scanned handwritten signatures, or digital certificates, that verify a person's approval electronically. They hold the same legal weight as traditional handwritten signatures in many cases, streamlining transactions and record-keeping while ensuring authenticity, integrity, and security of important information.