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by zwerdlds 2140 days ago
Just a side note, but some jurisdictions treat faxing similarly to giving a document in-person. For example, signing a contract and faxing it can be considered the same as certified mail. Generally not so with email. I'm not saying it's right by the way, just that is how it is sometimes.
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Interesting. I know for a long time "HIPAA reasons" was another justification, which is just downright crazy.