signature=49a139e45aae48095ba948d9ce05c91d,Electronic Signatures and Information Security

Electronic Signatures and Information Security

Electronic Signatures and Information Security

Jane HillSweet & MaxwellISBN: 0 421 82430 1£145Keywords:

Digital/electronic signatures, Legal matters

Electronic signatures have been legally recognised in the UK since the

passing of the UK Electronic Communications Bill in June 2000. Thus, complete

transactions can be completed electronically. It is, therefore, important for

those involved to understand the legal nature of any contract or agreement they

make via a "simple" online transaction, and to understand the risks they

incur when dealing in such a way. This report covers the legal issues relating

to electronic signatures and the underlying infrastructure required to support

them – digital/electronic signatures, digital certificates, trusted third

parties, public key encryption, etc. It thus sets out the legal framework that

applies to e-commerce in the UK. The report is up-to-date and authoritative.