Section 14-15-2 - Purpose.
14-15-2. Purpose.
The purpose of the Electronic Authentication of Documents Act [14-15-1 to 14-15-6 NMSA 1978] is to:
A. provide a centralized technical approach to authenticating electronic documents;
B. promote electronic commerce by eliminating barriers resulting from uncertainties over signature requirements and promoting the development of the legal and business infrastructure necessary to implement secure electronic commerce;
C. facilitate electronic filing of documents with government agencies and promote efficient delivery of government services by means of reliable, secure electronic records and document transactions;
D. establish a coherent approach to rules and standards regarding the authentication of electronic records; and
E. promote technological neutrality in electronic authentication.