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Electronic signature laws across major markets
Read educational summaries of ESIGN, UETA, eIDAS, the UK Electronic Communications Act, and PIPEDA. These pages explain public legal frameworks and are not legal advice or product compliance claims.
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Statutory frameworks for electronic records
Electronic signature statutes establish the legal framework for digital transactions across jurisdictions.
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| Jurisdiction | Statute | Year | Scope | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ESIGN Act | 2000 | A federal statute on electronic records and signatures in interstate and foreign commerce. | Summary |
| United States (uniform state act) | UETA | 1999 | A uniform state act on electronic records and signatures, adopted in most U.S. states. | Summary |
| European Union | eIDAS | 2014 | An EU regulation on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions. | Summary |
| United Kingdom | ECA 2000 | 2000 | The primary statute for electronic signatures and communications in the UK. | Summary |
| Canada | PIPEDA | 2000 | Federal law regarding data privacy and electronic documents in Canada. | Summary |
United States · 2000
United States — ESIGN Act
A federal statute on electronic records and signatures in interstate and foreign commerce.
United States (uniform state act) · 1999
United States — UETA
A uniform state act on electronic records and signatures, adopted in most U.S. states.
European Union · 2014
European Union — eIDAS
An EU regulation on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions.
United Kingdom · 2000
United Kingdom — ECA 2000
The primary statute for electronic signatures and communications in the UK.
Canada · 2000
Canada — PIPEDA
Federal law regarding data privacy and electronic documents in Canada.
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