“6 Questions to Find Out if a Digital Signature is Legal” — This white paper details the six questions you should ask to find out if an e-signature solution would stand up in court if it’s challenged. It also lists the five laws and regulations all e-signature vendors should follow. You can download it for free to view on your computer or print it out.
FDIC ESIGN Compliance Guide — The FDIC has a special section in its compliance manual that deals with the ESIGN Act and its implications. It’s worth a read, especially if you work at a financial institution looking to adopt e-signatures.
“How the ESIGN Act Changed the Way We Do Business” — Anyone who’s opened a bank account from their living room or applied for a loan at midnight knows how much the Internet has changed the way we do business. But you might not know that these transactions are possible because of a little piece of legislation from more than a decade ago: the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN Act). This article gives a broad overview of the ESIGN Act and its history.
“What is the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (UETA)?” — This article gives details about UETA, from its history to its implications. It’s a good introduction for those who don’t know much about electronic transaction legislation.
“Digital Signature Guidelines” — The American Bar Association has developed a book of guidelines to determine whether an e-signature is legal. If you want an in-depth look at legal issues surrounding digital signatures, this is the book for you. You can buy it directly from their website for $34.95. If you’d rather not pay money for that information, you can get a summary of their guidelines by reading the article “What Makes a Digital Signature Legal?”