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§ 8-38-128. Electronic filing and retention of social security documents.

TN Code § 8-38-128 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) The state social security administrator may implement procedures for the filing and retention of social security documents by electronic means and may authorize electronic signatures in the signing of such documents.

(b) If a document is filed by electronic means pursuant to this section, the electronic record and the electronic signature of the person who executes the same shall be binding on all persons. The use of an electronic signature shall have the same validity and effect as the use of a signature affixed by hand.

(c) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) “Electronic” means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities;

(2) “Electronic record” means information which is created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means;

(3) “Electronic signature” means an electronic sound, symbol, or process, attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record.

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