Electronic Signatures and Identities Law and Regulation

With an analysis of the importance of signatures in both civil law and common law, and showing how this has been translated into legislation, Electronic Signatures and Identities:

Includes a detailed comparative examination of the laws and regulations in this area in over 60 overseas jurisdictions
Reviews the overlap between electronic identities and signatures, and the problems that electronic identities raise for data protection and individual privacy
Considers the latest case law and regulations and discusses the impact of standards such as the European Workshop Agreements on signatures
Reviews the latest developments and includes discussion of the contentious issues of biometrics and electronic ID cards
Provides all the information you need on electronic signatures in civil law
Presents advice on the implications of e-signatures so you can draft and negotiate the best terms for your client
Expands your understanding of the key issues across all the major international jurisdictions
Keeps you fully informed with a wealth of new coverage on new regulations, case law and developments
Provides you with crucial coverage of the UN Convention and Model Laws
Includes coverage of the UK, European Economic Area, Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America, Russia, South Africa, UAE, Turkey and Israel.
Incorporates a new glossary to help you understand technical language and terms