Introduction
Given the COVID-19 world in which we now all operate, we are
likely to see an increased use of digital signatures in the legal
and commercial spheres going forward. While courts generally
consider that digital and electronic signatures are "a fact of
modern commercial life"1, it is important for
businesses and individuals to consider how their private data and
information is stored, processed, maintain, accessed and
secured.
Key points/how does it affect you
What are digital signatures?
Digital and electronic signatures have been used in the
commercial and legal industries since at least 2000. At the Federal
level, the use of digital and electronic signatures is governed by
the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) (Commonwealth ETA).
There are similar statutes in each state and
territory.2
