South Carolina § 26-6-90 - Showing that electronic record or signature is attributable to a person; effect of electronic record or signature.
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§ 26-6-90. Showing that electronic record or signature is attributable to a person; effect of electronic record or signature.
(A) An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it is the act of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of a 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 pursuant to 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 as otherwise provided by law.
HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 279, SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 26-6-90 ("Showing that electronic record or signature is attributable to a person; effect of electronic record or signature.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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