BASICS AND IMPORTANCE OF USING ELECTRONIC DIGITAL SIGNATURE TO DRAFT ELECTRONIC CONTRACTS

Аннотация

This article analyzes the basis of international and national legislation for the use of electronic digital signature in concluding contracts between business entities. Also, the ways of electronic digital signature and verification of the counterparty are highlighted and proposals are made to improve the legislation in this area. KEYWORDS Electronic document, a business entity, electronic digital signature, validity, authentication, identification, individual characteristics, biometric characteristics, smart card, signature key, fingerprints, hand geometry, and retinal image.