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 thattransforms a message using an asymmetric cryptosystem such that aperson having the initial message and the signer's public key canaccurately determine whether:
        (1) the transformation was created using the private key thatcorresponds to the signer's public key; and
        (2) the initial message has been altered since the transformationwas 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 withthe 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 stateagency.
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 electronicmedium and is retrievable in a perceivable form.
        (5) All other methods and means of forming letters andcharacters upon paper or other materials.
As added by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.40.