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 A unique biometrics-based identifier (e.g., a fingerprint, voice print or a retinal scan); or  A digital signature.

b. Sounds such as:  A sound recording of a person’s voice expressing consent;  Processes such as using a mouse to click a button (such as clicking an “I Agree” button); and  Using a private key and applicable software to apply a “digital signature” or scanning and applying a fingerprint.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it illustrates the variety of options available for use as an electronic form of signature. As technology advances, future methods may be adopted.

2. Intent to Sign For an electronic form of signature to be legally effective as an electronic signature, it must be executed or adopted by the signer with an intent to sign. It is important that the record, and/or process by which a person applies an electronic form of signature to the record, be designed to indicate the means by which the signer can indicate his or her intent to sign the record.

The following are some examples:  “By signing below, I agree to the following terms”;  “Click to agree”;  “By signing below, I attest that the information provided is true and agree to allow the CAA or LHC to verify such information”, and  “I hereby certify that…” 3. Association of Signature to the Record In order to be legally significant, the signature must be attached to or logically associated with the record being signed. “Association” means:

 The process must be clear to the signer as to exactly what it is that he or she is signing;