Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 19. BUSINESS REGULATIONS—MISCELLANEOUS |
Chapter 19.34. Washington electronic authentication act. |
Section 19.34.311. Reasonableness of reliance—Factors.
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- The following factors, among others, are significant in evaluating the reasonableness of a recipient's reliance upon a certificate and upon the digital signatures verifiable with reference to the public key listed in the certificate:(1) Facts which the relying party knows or of which the relying party has notice, including all facts listed in the certificate or incorporated in it by reference;(2) The value or importance of the digitally signed message, if known;(3) The course of dealing between the relying person and subscriber and the available indicia of reliability or unreliability apart from the digital signature; and(4) Usage of trade, particularly trade conducted by trustworthy systems or other computer-based means.NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1997 c 27: See notes following RCW 19.34.030.