Chile
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| Chile | |
| Legislation: | Law on Electronic Signatures and Documents |
|---|---|
| Status: | Enacted |
| Year Enacted: | 2001 |
| Require Smart Cards: | No |
| Require Time-Stamping: | No |
| Excluded Documents: | None |
| Case Law: | None |
Contents |
History
In 2001, Chile enacted the Law on Electronic Signatures and Documents.
Overview
The law on Electronic Signatures and Documents in Chile defines both an electronic and an advanced electronic signature. Advanced electronic signature (which is closer to a qualified electronic signature as defined in the EU) appears a favored position in term of legal recognition.
Legislation Definitions & Excerpts
Electronic Signature Definitions
An electronic signature is defined, in general, as "any sound, symbol or electronic process, which allows the receiver of an electronic document to identify at least formally to its author" (Article 2 f of Law. 19.799).
Requirements Pertaining to Electronic Signatures
- That such a signature is certified by a PSC accredited in accordance with the standards set forth in the arts. 17 and Beyond the Law 19,799 and its Reglamento40.
- That such a signature is created using means that the owner holds under its exclusive control, linking the user's identity with the signature.
- To enable the detection of any subsequent modification.
- To prevent the repudiation of the integrity and authorship of the document.
Excluded Documents
Case Law
- Unknown
References
- [1]: Link to Act Nº 19.799 on electronic documents, electronic signature and certification services (Spanish).
