If parties contract via the Internet, the digital signature provided by the parties is:
A) generally presumed to be valid
B) presumed to be valid, but must eventually be backed by a written signature
C) presumed to be valid if notarized
D) not valid; the law does not accept digital signatures for contract formation
E) not valid; the law will accept digital signatures when they can be proven secure

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Digital signatures are generally presumed to be valid and legally binding if they meet certain requirements, such as being linked uniquely to the signatory, being capable of identifying the signatory, and being created using a reliable method. The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) and the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) are laws in the United States that recognize digital signatures as legally binding. However, there may be situations where a written signature is still required, such as for certain types of contracts or if there is a dispute over the validity of the digital signature.

If Parties Contract Via the Internet, the Digital Signature Provided