§ 7-803 ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE.

   An electronic signature is deemed to be secure if:

   (a)   It is created by application of a security procedure that is commercially reasonable and agreed to by the parties;

   (b)   The electronic signature can be verified by use of a procedure that is recognized and approved by the parties;

   (c)   When not previously agreed to by the parties, the electronic signature is:

      (1)   unique to the party using it; and

      (2)   capable of identifying such party; and

      (3)   created in a manner or using a means under the sole control of the party using it; and

      (4)   linked to the electronic record to which it relates in a manner such that, if the record is changed, the electronic signature is invalidated (cf. S.C. Code, §§ 26-6-10 et seq.).

(Ord. 3704, passed 6-17-2003)