Covid-19 and the use of electronic signatures in Singapore
30 March 2020
Disruptions arising from the emergence and spread of Covid-19, and consequential measures such as “social distancing” intended to “flatten the curve”, may result in various situations where obtaining a traditional “wet ink” signature is unsuitable or overly complex.
Against this backdrop, this article sets out some considerations for those who are considering adopting a more widespread use of electronic signatures.
In summary, this article explains that:
- Electronic signatures may be used in place of wet signatures in many circumstances, as Singapore law generally treats paper documents and electronic records equally.?
- Certain matters and types of documents warrant further consideration before electronic signatures are used. Deeds in particular should not be executed using electronic signatures at this time.?
- A risk-based approach may be required for many uses of electronic signatures, given risks inherent in electronic transactions.
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Further information
Allen & Gledhill has a on our website that contains knowhow and materials on legal and regulatory aspects of the Covid-19 crisis.
In addition, we have a cross-disciplinary Covid-19 Legal Task Force consisting of Partners across various practice areas to provide rapid assistance. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at [email protected].