
Which federal statute gives electronic signatures the same legal effect as handwritten signatures for most transactions in the United States?
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- Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E‑SIGN) of 2000
- Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) of 2000
- Digital Signatures and Commerce Act of 1998
- Electronic Contracts Enforcement Act of 2002
Correct answer: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E‑SIGN) of 2000
Explanation: The E‑SIGN Act of 2000 gives electronic signatures and records the same legal effect as handwritten ones for most interstate transactions; it was enacted in 2000 to modernize contract law.
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