What standards have the SPR, RCB and ITD adopted with respect to electronic signatures and contracts?
The SPR, RCB and ITD have not currently released any technology requirements for valid electronic signatures and contracts (although, as noted above, ITD defers to the Comptrollers decision not to accept electronic signatures and contracts). Agencies should choose electronic signatures that are appropriate given the context in which they will be used. Issues that an agency should consider in choosing an appropriate technology process are considered in the next question. 16. What additional issues should my agency consider in choosing a technology process for electronic signatures and records? Beyond the minimum threshold requirements for electronic signatures and records discussed in Question 9, an agency should employ a technology process (for authentication, validation and electronic record retention) which is tailored to its specific needs. Before deciding on any technology process, agency CIOs should meet with their respective IT, management, legal and administrative personnel to c
