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Fla. Stat. § 668.003 (2025)

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668.003 Definitions.—As used in this act:

(1) “Certificate” means a computer-based record which:

(a) Identifies the certification authority.

(b) Identifies the subscriber.

(d) Is digitally signed by the certification authority.

(2) “Certification authority” means a person who issues a certificate.

(3) “Digital signature” means a type of electronic signature that transforms a message using an asymmetric cryptosystem such that a person having the initial message and the signer’s public key can accurately determine:

(a) Whether the transformation was created using the private key that corresponds to the signer’s public key.

(b) Whether the initial message has been altered since the transformation was made.

A “key pair” is a private key and its corresponding public key in an asymmetric cryptosystem, under which the public key verifies a digital signature the private key creates. An “asymmetric cryptosystem” is an algorithm or series of algorithms which provide a secure key pair.

(4) “Electronic signature” means any letters, characters, or symbols, manifested by electronic or similar means, executed or adopted by a party with an intent to authenticate a writing. A writing is electronically signed if an electronic signature is logically associated with such writing.

History.—s. 4, ch. 96-224.

Note.—Former s. 282.72.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2002–2022 · leading case: Toca v. State, 834 So. 2d 204 (Fla. 2d DCA 2002).

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Toca v. State, 834 So. 2d 204 (Fla. 2d DCA 2002). · cites it 2× “" § 668.003(4), Fla. Stat. (2002) (emphasis added).”

Brewfab, LLC v. 3 Delta, Inc. (M.D. Fla. 2022). · cites it 2× “” Fla. Stat. § 668.003 (4). Florida has also enacted the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (“UETA”), which facilitates electronic transactions consistently with other law.”

— 668.003(4) — 1 case

Toca v. State, 834 So. 2d 204 (Fla. 2d DCA 2002). “" § 668.003(4), Fla. Stat. (2002) (emphasis added).”

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