Mexico

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Mexico
Legislation:	Digital Signature Law 8454
Status:	Enacted
Year Enacted:	1998
Require Smart Cards:	No
Require Time-Stamping:	No
Excluded Documents:	None
Case Law:	None

Contents 1 History 2 Overview 3 Legislation Definitions & Excerpts 3.1 Electronic Signature Definitions 3.2 Requirements Pertaining to Electronic Signatures 3.3 Excluded Documents 4 Case Law 5 References

History

In 1998, Mexico adopted the Digital Signature Law 8454. In 2002, Mexico amended its Commercial Code to enable electronic contracts and allow electronic documents to be used in evidence.

Overview

The Mexican law calls for using digital signatures and time stamping.

Legislation Definitions & Excerpts

Electronic Signature Definitions

Requirements Pertaining to Electronic Signatures

Excluded Documents

Case Law

• Unknown

References

None