legal validity of electronic signatures

Electronic signatures are legally valid because laws recognize them as equivalent to handwritten signatures, provided they meet certain standards of authenticity and intent. This means an electronic signature can securely confirm a person's agreement to a document or transaction. Legal frameworks, such as the E-SIGN Act in the U.S. and eIDAS Regulation in the EU, establish that electronic signatures are admissible in court and enforceable, as long as the process ensures integrity, consent, and security. In essence, electronic signatures have the same legal weight as traditional ones when properly executed.