Regulating the use of electronic signatures given the changing face of contracts

Nazzal M. Kisswani; Anas A. Al-Bakri

Regulating the use of electronic signatures given the changing face of contracts

Nazzal M. Kisswani, Anas A. Al-Bakri

Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance

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Abstract

Signatures have always been important in contracts; the nature of contracts is changing due to the internet and the introduction of new technologies in the commercial world. In response, technology has also been changing to maintain the importance of signatures in contract law. This paper outlines the development in the law domestically and internationally in regulating the use of electronic signatures given the changing face of contracts and its influence on electronic commerce.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	53-65
Number of pages	13
Journal	Macquarie journal of business law
Volume	7
Publication status	Published - 2010

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