Singapore legislation

Clause 8

of Electronic Transactions Bill

Clause 8

Requirement for signature

Where a rule of law requires a signature, or provides for certain consequences if a document or a record is not signed, that requirement is satisfied in relation to an electronic record if —

(a)

a method is used to identify the person and to indicate that person’s intention in respect of the information contained in the electronic record; and

(b)

the method used is either —

(i)

as reliable as appropriate for the purpose for which the electronic record was generated or communicated, in the light of all the circumstances, including any relevant agreement; or

(ii)

proven in fact to have fulfilled the functions described in paragraph (a), by itself or together with further evidence.

Clause 8 — Electronic Transactions Bill | laws.sg