Guidance

Electronic signatures

Explains what electronic signatures are, how to use them, and the role of trust services.

• From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 8 September 2014
• Last updated: 18 August 2016
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  1. 18 August 2016

     Updated to reflect the new regulations.

  2. 8 September 2014

     First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 13 June 2022

This guidance is out of date. Read guidance on electronic identification and trust services (eIDAS) from the Information Commissioner’s Office, which contains updated guidance on electronic signatures. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is now responsible for this policy.

Documents

Electronic signatures: guide

Ref: BEIS/16/15

PDF, 851 KB, 16 pages

Details

Provides guidance on electronic signatures, including:

• what they are
• how to use them
• different types available
• glossary of terms and definitions