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Electronic Signature

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By NHI Mgmt Group Updated June 11, 2026 Domain: Governance, Ownership & Risk

A digital method of indicating agreement to a document or transaction. In governance terms, the key issue is not the click itself but whether the organisation can prove signer identity, intent, and evidence quality under the relevant legal and audit requirements.

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Reviewed and updated by the NHIMG editorial team on June 11, 2026.
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