If parties contract via the Internet, the digital signature provided by the parties is:
A) presumed to be valid, but must eventually be backed by a written signature
B) presumed to be valid if notarized
C) not valid; the law does not accept digital signatures for contract formation
D) not valid; the law will accept digital signatures when they can be proven secure
E) none of the other choices

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Digital signatures are generally considered valid and legally binding in many jurisdictions around the world. They do not necessarily need to be notarized, backed by a written signature, or proven secure to be considered valid. The law in many places recognizes the validity of digital signatures for contract formation, provided they meet certain standards and criteria for security and authenticity.

If Parties Contract Via the Internet, the Digital Signature Provided