Ariz. Admin. Code § 2-12-502
Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 21, May 24, 2024
Section R2-12-502 - Identification of Acceptable Technologies for Electronic SignaturesA. The Secretary of State shall accept, and approve for use, technologies for electronic signature, in consultation with the Policy Authority and GITA, provided the technologies meet the standards set forth in the GITA standards for Electronic Signatures, as specified in A.R.S. § 41-3504.B. Provisions for Adding New Technologies 1. Any individual or company can petition the Secretary of State to review the technology, by providing a written request for review including a full explanation of a proposed technology that meets the requirements established under subsection (A) and meets the requirements of the Policy Authority as identified in R2-12-503.2. The Secretary of State has 180 days from the date of the request to review the petition and either accept or reject it. a. If the petitioner's proposed technology meets the requirements established under subsection (A) and meets the requirements of the Policy Authority, then GITA shall work with the Policy Authority to incorporate the new technology into electronic signature use by public agencies in Arizona.b. If the proposed technology is rejected, the petitioner can appeal the decision through the Administrative Procedure Act, A.R.S. § 41-1092.08(H). Ariz. Admin. Code § R2-12-502
Adopted by exempt rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 742, effective February 19, 1999 (Supp. 99-1).