{"data":{"id":"us-va/22vac40-73-60","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"22VAC40-73-60","heading":"Electronic records and signatures","body":"A. Use of electronic records or signatures shall comply with the provisions of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (§ 59.1-479 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).\n\nB. In addition to the requirements of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, the use of electronic signatures shall be deemed to constitute a signature and have the same effect as a written signature on a document as long as the licensee:\n\n1. Develops, implements, and maintains specific policies and procedures for the use of electronic signatures;\n\n2. Ensures that each electronic signature identifies the individual signing the document by name and title;\n\n3. Ensures that the document cannot be altered after the signature has been affixed;\n\n4. Ensures that access to the code or key sequence is limited;\n\n5. Ensures that all users have signed statements that they alone have access to and use the key or computer password for their signature and will not share their key or password with others; and\n\n6. Ensures that strong and substantial evidence exists that would make it difficult for the signer or the receiving party to claim the electronic representation is not valid.\n\nC. A back-up and security system shall be utilized for all electronic documents.","path":["Title 22. Social Services","Agency 40. Department of Social Services","Chapter 73. Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities","Part II. Administration and Administrative Services"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title22/agency40/chapter73/section60/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:53:46Z","sha256":"b4aac8ed2a10f35f6252d43087b1007d9589ed6136d9644824dc4704a46ec043","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/22vac40-73-50","next":"us-va/22vac40-73-70"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}