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They are admissible in a court of law as long as they comply with the rules of evidence. However, just as with all other electronic signature laws, no government organization or citizen is required to use electronic records or signatures.

Digital signatures may not incorporate any form of physical signature at all, and thus there is always the possibility that the person on the other end of the computer typing words into a box is not, in fact, the person on whose behalf they're signing.

E-signatures, as electronic signatures are also known, are replacing written signatures. Not only do they save time and money, but they also create less waste and are traceable, time stamped, and more secure. Most important, they're legally equivalent to written signatures.

Electronic Signature has been recognized by law in the Philippines since 2000, with the passage of The Electronic Commerce Act.

The E-Sign Act states that signatures should not be denied legal validity solely because they are electronic, which means that a contract that is signed electronically can be brought into trial. However, a judge's willingness to accept that contract will depend on how the electronic document was signed.

The original is always best. In law we have something called the best evidence rule. Basically, if you are presenting evidence to a court, it must be the best evidence available. So if a signed agreement is evidence, then the agreement with the original signatures of both parties will be the best evidence.

To qualify as an enforceable electronic signature, there must be evidence of the signer's intent to execute or accept the agreement. This is typically accomplished by requiring the signer to take affirmative action, like typing their name or drawing their signature using a mouse or touchscreen.