In plain English
This means a person gives agreement or permission through electronic means instead of only in a non-electronic form. The agreement can be about a contract, a transaction, or the use of electronic records.
In context
Here, it labels the step asking for a person's agreement to use electronic records or signatures.
- Situation
- Understanding standard terms notices, acceptance controls, disclosures, and policy references
- What it communicates
- labels the step for agreeing to handle records or signatures electronically.
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not state the exact terms, records, or permissions that the agreement covers.
Examples
“She gave electronic consent for the rental contract instead of mailing back a signed paper form.”
“At the start of the application, the clerk asked for electronic consent to use electronic records.”