Section 59.1-491 - Admissibility of evidence(a) In any proceeding, evidence of a record or signature may not be excluded solely because it is in electronic form.(b) In determining the evidentiary weight to be given a particular electronic signature, the trier of fact shall consider whether the electronic signature is: (i) unique to the signer,(ii) capable of verification,(iii) under the signer's sole control,(iv) linked to the record in such a manner that it can be determined if any data contained in the record was changed subsequent to the electronic signature being affixed to the record, and(v) created by a method appropriately reliable for the purpose for which the electronic signature was used. The trier of fact may consider any other relevant and probative evidence affecting the authenticity and/or validity of the electronic signature.Amended by Acts 2000, § c.995.