Vermont § 278 - Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
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§ 278. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
- (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) of this section 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. (Added 2003, No. 44, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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