Electronic Signatures in the News

We came across an interesting press release from the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah...

 ACLU of Utah Seeks to File Amicus Brief Arguing That A Ban On Electronic Signatures In The Initiative Process Is Unconstitutional

This group is fighting for electronic signatures to be counted as legitimate signatures in initiative petitions, and intend to take it to the Utah Supreme Court as unconstitutional if they don't allow this type of signature.

If you want to learn more about the legality of e-signatures, check out some of our past blog posts:

• Minimizing Legal and Regulatory Risks with Digital Signatures - Defining the Risk and Dangers - Part 1
• What Makes Electronic Signatures Legal? - Minimizing Legal and Regulatory Risks with Digital Signatures - Part 2
• What to Look for in an Electronic Signature Solution - Minimizing Legal and Regulatory Risks with Digital Signatures - Part 3