Explain How UETA And E-Sign Acts Relate To Contracts

Explain How Ueta And E Sign Acts Relate To Contractsin The Discussi

Explain how UETA and E-SIGN Acts relate to contracts. In the discussion on p. 326 the author discusses digital signatures. What is a digital signature and how does PKI create a digital signature? Answer the question with a short paragraph, between 150 and 250 words.

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The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) and the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (E-SIGN) Act are pivotal legal frameworks that establish the validity of electronic contracts and signatures. UETA primarily facilitates the recognition of electronic records and signatures at the state level, ensuring that electronic signatures carry the same weight as handwritten ones in contracts (UETA, 1999). Meanwhile, the E-SIGN Act provides a federal guarantee that electronic signatures and records are legally binding across all states, promoting seamless commerce (E-SIGN, 2000). Both acts collectively support the enforceability of digital agreements by removing legal ambiguities associated with electronic transactions. A digital signature is a cryptographic technique used to validate the authenticity and integrity of digital data or documents (Diffie & Hellman, 1976). It employs algorithms to generate a unique digital code linked to the signer’s private key. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) facilitates this process by managing key pairs—public and private keys—and issuing digital certificates that authenticate identities (Sharma & Sood, 2020). When a person signs a document digitally, their private key encrypts the signature, which can then be verified using the corresponding public key, ensuring the signer’s identity and that the document has not been altered during transmission. This cryptographic method enhances trust and security within electronic transactions, making digital signatures a vital component of modern digital contracts.

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