2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 5. STATE AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE 24. ELECTRONIC DIGITAL SIGNATURE ACT
CHAPTER 2. DEFINITIONS

IC 5-24-2
Chapter 2. Definitions

IC 5-24-2-1
"Digital signature"
Sec. 1. "Digital signature" means an electronic signature that transforms a message using an asymmetric cryptosystem such that a person having the initial message and the signer's public key can accurately determine whether:
(1) the transformation was created using the private key that corresponds to the signer's public key; and
(2) the initial message has been altered since the transformation was made.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.40.

IC 5-24-2-2
"Electronic signature"
Sec. 2. "Electronic signature" means an electronic identifier, created by computer, executed or adopted by the party using it with the intent to authenticate a writing.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.40.

IC 5-24-2-3
"Person"
Sec. 3. "Person" means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an association, a limited liability company, or other legal entity.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.40.

IC 5-24-2-4
"State"
Sec. 4. "State" means the state of Indiana and includes a state agency.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.40.

IC 5-24-2-5
"State agency"
Sec. 5. "State agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-1-1.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.40.

IC 5-24-2-6
"Writing"
Sec. 6. "Writing" means the following:
(1) Handwriting.
(2) Printing.
(3) Typewriting.
(4) Information that is created or stored in any electronic medium and is retrievable in a perceivable form.
(5) All other methods and means of forming letters and characters upon paper or other materials.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.40.