Effect of a digital signature
Effect of a digital signature
Where a rule of law requires a signature, or provides for certain consequences in the absence of a signature, that rule is satisfied by a digital signature, if:
(1) that digital signature is verified by reference to the public key listed by a licensed certification authority;
(2) that digital signature was affixed by the signer with the intention of signing the message; and
(3) the recipient has no knowledge or notice that the signer either:
(a) breached a duty as a subscriber; or
(b) does not rightfully hold the private key used to affix the digital signature.
Utah Code 46-3-401