The EC plans a revision of the eSignature Directive The European Commission published its Digital Agenda for Europe. The Communication foresees a revision of the eSignature Directive in 2011. The focus of the revision will be on the provision of a legal framework for cross-border recognition and interoperability of secure eAuthentication systems. |
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The EC plans a revision of the eSignature Directive The European Commission published its Digital Agenda for Europe. The Communication foresees a revision of the eSignature Directive in 2011. The focus of the revision will be on the provision of a legal framework for cross-border recognition and interoperability of secure eAuthentication systems. (Published on 09/06/10)
EC final report on Signature Validation Services published This report proposes different measures that aim to progressively eliminate all barriers to the use of eSignatures at the European level, so that the usage of signature validation services will be the result of a choice to simplify matters for the relying party, rather than a matter of necessity. (Published on 31/03/10)
The European Commission publishes a Trusted List of CSP The European Commission has published a central list with links to national "trusted lists". The national Trusted Lists make available information in a standardised way about certification Service Providers activer who are entitled to issue certificates that allow citizens and businesses to electronically sign documents. The EU Trust List is available on a secure website in 2 formats: a human readable format and a format suitable for automated (machine) processing. The EU Trust List is updated automatically. (Published on 25/03/10)
Call for interest to join a thematic network on eID The European Commission will fund a Thematic Network over a period of 3 years. The aim of the network will be to provide a platform for all the stakeholders of eID (electronic identity) to work together and collaborate to prepare a strategy for the coming a large scale deployment of an electronic identity management (eIDM) infrastructure. Declare your interest to join the network! (Published on 24/02/10)
The European Commission publishes a study on eSignature validation services The part 1 of the study goes into available solutions for verification and validation of electronic signatures by consulting application owners and practitioners operating Validation Services. The part 2 of the study describe the similarities and differences in the solutions found concerning the legal context, the organisational aspects, and the technical implementation aspects. The part 3 still to be released will address recommendations to enhance trust, to resolve any identified legal and liability issues. (Published on 22/12/09)
ENISA reports on authenticating on the Internet with eID Cards ENISA published a Position Paper on "Privacy and Security Risks when Authenticating on the Internet with European eID Cards". It analyses seven vulnerabilities, identifies 15 threats and gives security recommendations. (Published on 02/12/09)
PEPPOL publishes first deliverable on eSignature in eProcurement Version 1.2 of the PEPPOL deliverable 'Requirements for Use of Signatures in Public Procurement Processes' has been released. Feedback on scope, content and approach from eSignature specialists, middleware suppliers and platform providers is very welcome. (Published on 23/10/09)
eSignature interoperability - where we do stand in Europe Vincent Tilman and Alfredo Esposito drafted a report on eSignature and interoperaibility 10 years after the publication of the European Directive. Recently, the European Commission and Member States agreed on two important actions. One is the publication of a Trusted List of Certification Service Provider. The other is to simplify and update the standardisation framework. This paper gives a state of the art and addresses 6 recommendations. (Published on 03/09/09)
WESIGN project concluded Wesign partners published a Public Final Report for the closing of the project. The report highlights recomendations related to e-signature interoperability. The Wesign website is still available for a while. (Published on 18/08/09)
eSignature conference in Stockholm Eurochambres together with ChamberSign and the Swedish Chambers of Commerce organised a conference in Stockholm on 26 June 2009 on e-Signature. The programme is published online. (Published on 15/05/09) |