Common use of Electronic Records and Signature Clause in Contracts

Electronic Records and Signature. The Agency authorizes, but does not require, the Contractor to create and retain electronic records and to use electronic signatures to conduct transactions necessary to carry out the terms of this contract. A Contractor that creates and retains electronic records and uses electronic signatures to conduct transactions shall comply with the requirements contained in the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act, Section 668.50, F.S. All electronic records must be fully auditable; are subject to Florida’s Public Records Law, Chapter 119, F.S.; must comply with contract Section 29, Data Integrity and Safeguarding Information; must maintain all confidentiality, as applicable; and must be retained and maintained by the Contractor to the same extent as non-electronic records are retained and maintained as required by this contract.

Electronic Records and Signature. The Agency Department authorizes, but does not require, the Contractor to create and retain electronic records and to use electronic signatures to conduct transactions necessary to carry out the terms of this contract. A Contractor that creates and retains electronic records and uses electronic signatures to conduct transactions shall comply with the requirements contained in the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act, Section 668.50, F.S. All electronic records must be fully auditable; are subject to Florida’s Public Records Law, Chapter 119, F.S.; must comply with contract Section 29, Data Integrity and Safeguarding Information; must maintain all confidentiality, as applicable; and must be retained and maintained by the Contractor to the same extent as non-electronic records are retained and maintained as required by this contract. 54.1 The Department’s authorization pursuant to this section does not authorize electronic transactions between the Contractor and the Department. The Contractor is authorized to conduct electronic transactions with the Department only upon further written consent by the Department.