Jurisdictions throughout the world have adopted laws and regulations that recognize the validity of electronic documents and electronic signatures. Some jurisdictions are very technology specific, others are much more general and technology neutral. In addition, the terms and definitions surrounding electronic signatures tend to differ from one jurisdiction to another and this can lead to some degree of confusion. A more thorough examination of the terms and definitions used in other jurisdictions is provided in Annex A of the [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/online-security-privacy/government-canada-guidance-using-electronic-signatures.html Government of Canada Guidance on using Electronic Signatures]. | Jurisdictions throughout the world have adopted laws and regulations that recognize the validity of electronic documents and electronic signatures. Some jurisdictions are very technology specific, others are much more general and technology neutral. In addition, the terms and definitions surrounding electronic signatures tend to differ from one jurisdiction to another and this can lead to some degree of confusion. A more thorough examination of the terms and definitions used in other jurisdictions is provided in Annex A of the [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/online-security-privacy/government-canada-guidance-using-electronic-signatures.html Government of Canada Guidance on using Electronic Signatures]. |