Source Article
Wright, B. (2007, January). E-Signatures: Are We Building Sufficient Electronic Evidence?
Wright, B. (2007, January). E-Signatures: Are We Building Sufficient Electronic Evidence?
Retrieved September 17, 2009. from
http://www.insurancetech.com/news/showArticle.jhtmlarticleID=196901540
Abstract
The article presents cases in which electronic signatures and other computer records were used as evidence in court. It also cites what are needed and admissible in court to supplement and support such evidence.
Things I learned from the article:
1. Clicking the “I agree” button and some other symbols in the Web corresponds to your signature
Abstract
The article presents cases in which electronic signatures and other computer records were used as evidence in court. It also cites what are needed and admissible in court to supplement and support such evidence.
Things I learned from the article:
1. Clicking the “I agree” button and some other symbols in the Web corresponds to your signature
and may be used in court against you.
2. There is such a thing as “hearsay” in electronic records which pertains to unreliable records.
3. Voice signature can be considered as signature in paper.
Though evidences in paper are still favored over their electronic counterparts, they are gradually gaining considerations among the law practitioners. It can’t be denied that one of the reasons why electronic evidences are less reliable is that they can easily be altered. With the use of different technologies, it’s not impossible.
We, as librarians, are also after the authenticity of materials we use and provide for our clients. Evidence wise, electronic data can’t really be 100% reliable. For instance, students can say that they have returned the book but the system says otherwise. If a signature of the student or the staff who received the book appear, then the issue is settled, the student, did returned the book and the system indeed had error.
2. There is such a thing as “hearsay” in electronic records which pertains to unreliable records.
3. Voice signature can be considered as signature in paper.
Though evidences in paper are still favored over their electronic counterparts, they are gradually gaining considerations among the law practitioners. It can’t be denied that one of the reasons why electronic evidences are less reliable is that they can easily be altered. With the use of different technologies, it’s not impossible.
We, as librarians, are also after the authenticity of materials we use and provide for our clients. Evidence wise, electronic data can’t really be 100% reliable. For instance, students can say that they have returned the book but the system says otherwise. If a signature of the student or the staff who received the book appear, then the issue is settled, the student, did returned the book and the system indeed had error.
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