What is an electronic signature?
In the United States, electronic signatures are covered under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) and Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) law. Passed by the US Congress in 1999 and 2000,respectively, these two laws serve as the framework for electronic commerce implementation in the United States, as most state-level E-commerce laws are identical to UETA or a slightly altered version.
USA UETA1999
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF COMMISSIONERS ON UNIFORM STATE LAWS
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USA ESIGN Law2000
Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
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Federal Regulation2000
Federal Regulations:
Electronic Records & Electronic Signatures.
U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
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eSignature Security GuideUnderstanding Technology, Methods, and Authentication
A better choice for electronic commerce, especially with interactions involving the general public, are handwritten signature devices and software.
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HIPPA, Federal & State Compliant
When a digital signature is employed, the following three implementation features must be implemented: Message integrity, Non-repudiation, User authentication.