PART 1SCOPE, INTERPRETATION, TIME AND RULES ABOUT DOCUMENTS
CHAPTER 4Form and content of documents
Authentication1.6
1
A document in electronic form is authenticated—
a
if the identity of the sender is confirmed in a manner specified by the recipient; or
b
where the recipient has not so specified, if the communication contains or is accompanied by a statement of the identity of the sender and the recipient has no reason to doubt the truth of that statement.
2
A document in hard copy form is authenticated if it is signed.
3
If a document is authenticated by the signature of an individual on behalf of—
a
a body of persons, the document must also state the position of that individual in relation to the body;
b
a body corporate of which the individual is the sole member, the document must also state that fact.