Purpose.

The purpose of the Electronic Authentication of Documents Act is to: A. provide a centralized technical approach to authenticating electronic documents; B. promote electronic commerce by eliminating barriers resulting from uncertainties over signature requirements and promoting the development of the legal and business infrastructure necessary to implement secure electronic commerce; C. facilitate electronic filing of documents with government agencies and promote efficient delivery of government services by means of reliable, secure electronic records and document transactions; D. establish a coherent approach to rules and standards regarding the authentication of electronic records; and E. promote technological neutrality in electronic authentication.