Electronic Signature Under Law 15-04

Abstract

 The technological advances and the spread usage of electronic devices lead to the emergence of the electronic signature which is a set of characters, signals, letters and biometric traits that are tightly correlated with the legal actions. This e-signature allows us to identify its bearer and based on the different mechanisms of establishing this electronic signature, the features and the forms vary as well; namely, signing with an electronic pen, biometric signature and digital signature. And all of these types of signatures serve common functions that aim to identify the signer and express his will to conduct this electronic action according to what is mentioned in the signed paper. In addition, the electronic signature is deemed as the written signature whether it was simple or describable and despite the used mechanisms. The usage of electronic signature is open and does all the functions similarly to the traditional one. The e-signature is reliable and dependable and it has to be encouraged because of the numerous benefits it gives, that is to say, less time and less effort in carrying actions.

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