E-Signature

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This paper explains that e-signatures capture a person's agreement and consent to be bound to a document's contents thereby creating a legally enforceable signatory process. The author points out that the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act contains many consumer protections but fails to address specifically or suggest the preferred technologies for e-signatures, which should be utilized in creating the software for a valid e-signature. The paper relates that the act raises important legal and policy issues that have been examined through various studies conducted at an international level involving the impact of e-signatures in the corporate environment.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Historical Background of the E-Signature
Information Technology Challenges and the Security of the E-Signature
The Legal Ramifications of E-Signatures
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Studies such as the one conducted by Katholieke University and the European Commission have provided an analysis of both the legal and practical issues relating to electronic signatures. In this study, the research team worked together with a network of national correspondents, consisting of lawyers with a sound knowledge of technical matters. They were chosen for their practical knowledge and for their understanding of electronic signature applications on use in their home market. The corespondents were asked to respond to a questionnaire containing more than 200 questions relating to both the legal and the practical implication of the electronic signature Directive in their country. They were also asked to collect and send all relevant national legislation, case law and documentation on significant practical applications of electronic signatures to the research team."

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