9-16-08. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.

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1. 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.

2. The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to a person under

subsection 1 is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances at the

time of the record's or signature's creation, execution, or adoption, including the

parties' agreement, if any, and otherwise as provided by law.