Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

The Act does not specify a single digital signature technology. Many e-signature advocates expect that the public key infrastructure (PKI), used for authenticating credit card transactions over the Web, will play an important role in the development of secure e-signatures. Several third-party companies are now exploring other methods to verify a person's legal identity, including the use of personal smart cards, PDA encryption devices, and biometric verifications (fingerprint, voice, or iris scans). Experts agree that until the legality of e-signatures has been tested in the courts, the routine use of e-signatures is likely to be several years away, primarily because businesses lack confidence in present security and verification procedures.

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More resources from around the web: - E-signature legislation has been hailed as a step in legitimizing e-business. - Robert Longley provides a link to the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act - More information about e-signatures can be found at SearchSecurity.com.

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