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2 From Manuscript to Electronic Signature: Background, Technology and Case Laws |
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History and Background of Signature |
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Meeting the Law's Functional Requirement |
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10 | (2) |
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Identity of the Signer Affixing a Signature |
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11 | (1) |
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Intent of the Signer to Sign the Document |
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11 | (1) |
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The Signer Approves and Adopts the Contents of the Document |
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12 | (1) |
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Electronic Signature and the Law's Functional Requirements |
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12 | (1) |
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13 | (9) |
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Key Terms Associated with a Digital Signature |
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13 | (2) |
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Characteristics of a Digital Signature |
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15 | (2) |
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Types of Digital Signature Certificate |
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17 | (1) |
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Issuance of Accredited Digital Signature Certificates |
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18 | (2) |
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Implementation of a Digital Signature |
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20 | (2) |
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Other Forms of Electronic Signature |
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22 | (8) |
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23 | (1) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (2) |
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26 | (4) |
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30 | (1) |
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3 Electronic Signatures: Legislative Developments and Acceptance Issues |
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Historical Development of Electronic Signature |
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31 | (15) |
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National and International Initiatives in Electronic Signature Legislation |
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33 | (13) |
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Acceptance Issues with Electronic Signatures |
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46 | (1) |
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Lack of Acceptance of Electronic Signatures |
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46 | (13) |
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Ignorance and Confusion with the Terms Electronic Signature and Digital Signature |
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48 | (1) |
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Digital Signature Versus Other Forms of Electronic Signature: Which Is Better? |
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49 | (1) |
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Security Issues with Electronic Signatures |
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50 | (3) |
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Legal Issues with Electronic Signatures |
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53 | (3) |
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The Cost of Obtaining an Electronic Signature |
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56 | (1) |
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Is the Electronic Signature Technology Complex? |
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57 | (1) |
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Comparison of Various ETLs |
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57 | (2) |
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59 | (2) |
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4 The Electronic Signature Technology: Potential Issues with Regard to Its Usage |
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Factors that May Potentially Affect the Usage of Electronic Signatures |
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62 | (15) |
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Ignorance or Lack of Understanding of the Technology |
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62 | (7) |
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Culture, Custom and Usage |
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69 | (2) |
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Complexities in Using Electronic Signatures |
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71 | (3) |
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The Cost Aspect of Electronic Signatures |
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74 | (2) |
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Security and Legal Concerns |
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76 | (1) |
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An Analysis of Participants' Views |
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77 | (3) |
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80 | (3) |
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5 Security Issues Driving the Non-acceptance of Electronic Signatures |
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83 | (22) |
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83 | (2) |
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Electronic Signatures and Security Fears |
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85 | (2) |
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Electronic Signatures and Secure Storage |
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87 | (8) |
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Password as a Security Measure |
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87 | (2) |
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PISD as a Security Measure |
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89 | (4) |
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Biometrics as a Security Measure |
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93 | (2) |
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95 | (2) |
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A Critique of Participants' Views |
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97 | (5) |
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102 | (3) |
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6 Legal Understanding and Issues with Electronic Signatures |
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Lack of Knowledge and Understanding of the ETA |
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106 | (1) |
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Evidentiary Issues and Electronic Signatures |
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107 | (6) |
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111 | (1) |
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Absence of Physical Presence of Witnesses |
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112 | (1) |
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Absence of Handwriting Analysts |
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112 | (1) |
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Internationalisation of Electronic Transactions Laws |
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113 | (1) |
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A Critique of Participants' Views |
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114 | (12) |
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Absence of Evidentiary Rules and Guidelines |
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114 | (4) |
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118 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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Absence of Handwriting Experts |
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120 | (1) |
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Lack of Harmonisation in International Laws |
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120 | (2) |
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Vagueness and Ambiguity in the ETA |
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122 | (4) |
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126 | (3) |
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129 | (1) |
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130 | (5) |
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Ignorance or Lack of Understanding |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (2) |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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Issues for Further Consideration |
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135 | (2) |
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135 | (1) |
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135 | (1) |
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136 | (1) |
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Amendment to the Evidence Act |
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136 | (1) |
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137 | (2) |
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139 | (4) |
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Appendix A How Does Public-Key Cryptography Work? |
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139 | (2) |
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Appendix B Electronic Signature on a Smart Card |
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141 | (1) |
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Appendix C Fingerprint: The Best Form of Biometric |
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141 | (2) |
Bibliography |
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