N.D. Cent. Code § 9-16-08
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9-16-08. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
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9-16-08. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
1. An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it was the act
of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing
of the efficacy of any security procedure applied to determine the person to which the
electronic record or electronic signature was attributable.
2. The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to a person under
subsection 1 is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances at the
time of the record's or signature's creation, execution, or adoption, including the
parties' agreement, if any, and otherwise as provided by law.
1. An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it was the act
of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing
of the efficacy of any security procedure applied to determine the person to which the
electronic record or electronic signature was attributable.
2. The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to a person under
subsection 1 is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances at the
time of the record's or signature's creation, execution, or adoption, including the
parties' agreement, if any, and otherwise as provided by law.
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