Electronic Power of Attorney
Encyclopedia
Electronic Power of Attorney is the means in Portuguese law that allows someone to provide a proxy or a civil representative with the necessary powers, granted by electronic
means and using the technology
in place and the Cartão de Cidadão (literally Citizen's Card). This power of attorney
has the same legal value as the traditional paper power of attorney
and is duly hand-signed.
Electronics
Electronics is the branch of science, engineering and technology that deals with electrical circuits involving active electrical components such as vacuum tubes, transistors, diodes and integrated circuits, and associated passive interconnection technologies...
means and using the technology
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
in place and the Cartão de Cidadão (literally Citizen's Card). This power of attorney
Power of attorney
A power of attorney or letter of attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another's behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter...
has the same legal value as the traditional paper power of attorney
Power of attorney
A power of attorney or letter of attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another's behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter...
and is duly hand-signed.