As the September 2019 Law Commission Report on Electronic Execution of Documents observed: “An electronic signature is capable in law of being used to execute a document provided that:
- the person signing the document intends to authenticate the document and
- any formalities relating to execution of that document are satisfied.”
Usually, when we sign documents, there is no actual legal requirement to use a signature. Where there is no legal obligation and no other formality requirement we sign voluntarily–and the position is simple: English law recognises electronic signatures. This includes both formal and informal electronic signatures.
Read this White paper to know more about why your electronic signature is safe.