eSignature Legality Guide
eSignature Legality in Bermuda
Electronic signatures are legally recognized in Bermuda as provided for the Electronic Transaction Act of 1999.
E-Signature Legality Summary
The Electronic Transaction Act was signed into law in Bermuda in 1999. The Act recognizes the validity of electronic records and electronic signatures if the electronic signature identifies a person and indicates the person's intent to sign/adopt the contents of the electronic record. The method of signing must be "as reliable as is appropriate for the purpose" (ETA, Section 11).
Notable Changes in E-Signature Law Since 2020
None.
Types of Permitted Electronic Signature
An electronic signature is defined by the Act as "a signature form in, attached to, or logically associated with, information that is used by a signatory to indicate his adoption of the content of that information." An electronic signature must meet four requirements: "(i) it is uniquely linked to the signature; (ii) it is capable of identifying the signatory; (iii) it is created using means that the signatory can maintain under his sole control; and (iv) it is linked to the information to which it relates in such a manner that any subsequent alteration of the information is revealed" (ETA, Section 2.
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Last updated: January 22, 2022
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