Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Office of the Secretary of State
Chapter 950 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF DIGITAL SIGNATURES
Section 250-950-1 - DEFINITIONS

Universal Citation: 29 ME Code Rules ยง 250-950-1

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Digital Signature: A computer-created Electronic Signature that:

1. Is intended by the person using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature;

2. Is unique to the person using it;

3. Is capable of verification;

4. Is under the sole control of the person using it; and

5. Is linked to data in such a manner that it is invalidated if the data are changed.

B. Electronic Signature: An electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.

C. Hash: A mathematical function that converts a complex input into a unique numerical value.

D. Signer: The person affixing the Digital Signature, in their official capacity, in a transaction involving a State Agency.

E. State Agency: A department, agency, office, board, commission, quasi-independent agency, authority, or institution within Maine State Government.

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