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Electronic consent
Definition
Electronic consent is the manifestation of will of a person, expressed by digital means, to accept terms or to sign a document. To have probative force, this consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous, in accordance with the GDPR. In a signature workflow, clicking "Sign" constitutes the electronic consent of the signer.
Frequently asked questions
What is electronic consent?
It is the expression of a person's will, given digitally, to accept terms or to sign a document.
What conditions must electronic consent meet to have legal value?
Under GDPR, it must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous.
Does clicking "Sign" count as electronic consent?
Yes — in a signature workflow, that click is precisely the signer's expression of electronic consent.
Does GDPR govern electronic consent?
Yes — GDPR sets the four conditions for valid consent (freely given, specific, informed, unambiguous), including when it is expressed electronically.
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