...and then post it, just to be sure, to be sure.why don't you type the letter; print it; sign it; scan it and then email it.
Janey, just post it. I hate getting letters by email and then by post from people who dont seem comfortable (even now) with emails. The worst was a solicitor who sent me the same letter by email, fax and post every time we communicated on a file!
THis Act refers to ‘Advanced Electronic Signatures’, such as public key systems that utilise encryption, may be used for witnessing signatures or sealing documents (section 14 & 16). A standard pdf sent by standard internet email would not meet this criteria.Its fine to send an email. Its permitted by the Electronic Commerce Act 2000.
Complainer, the OP asked about a "letter", so there is no need to start confusing him/her/it with talk of AES in fairness. Email correspondence is just fine.THis Act refers to ‘Advanced Electronic Signatures’, such as public key systems that utilise encryption, may be used for witnessing signatures or sealing documents (section 14 & 16). A standard pdf sent by standard internet email would not meet this criteria.
I am a solicitor, so no. If I were the client I would simply have said "stop". Get off the solicitor bashing band wagon.and probably charged you seperately for each one
THis Act refers to ‘Advanced Electronic Signatures’, such as public key systems that utilise encryption, may be used for witnessing signatures or sealing documents (section 14 & 16). A standard pdf sent by standard internet email would not meet this criteria.
So where in the Electronic Commerce Act 2000 is transmission by standard Internet email covered?Complainer, the OP asked about a "letter", so there is no need to start confusing him/her/it with talk of AES in fairness. Email correspondence is just fine.