Compliance
signature
Physical or electronic signature accepted by the Regulations.
Definition
A mark, symbol or electronic method used to authenticate a document or form, explicitly including electronic signatures; the Regulations accept such signatures on prescribed forms and submissions where authentication is required. This definition clarifies that electronically-signed submissions have legal recognition for procedural steps under the Regulations.
Related Terms
Electronic Signature
A personal mark in electronic form linking signatory to data....
writing
Includes electronic documents and data messages....
data message
Electronic communications as defined by ECTA....
submit
Permitted submission channels for forms and notices....
e-template / e-stamp
Electronic authentication/assurance mechanism for automated documents....