Responsibility at the conclusion of transactions in the electronic-digital form by means of the electronic digital signature

Abstract

The author makes an attempt to investigate the basis of responsibility when entering into transactions with the use of electronic digital signatures (EDS). In the present article the author pays particular attention to the sanctions for violation of legislation concerning EDS. Normative legal acts and draft laws governing making transactions with the use of electronic digital signature as well as gaps in the legislation are considered; in particular, the author describes the problems that participants of transactions with the use of electronic digital signature may encounter. In addition to that, the author makes suggestions concerning the ways to solve the existing and potential problems, as well as to change legislation in the sphere of EDS.

Keywords:

electronic digital signature (EDS), means of EDS, means of EDS certification, means of cryptographic protection of information, signature key certificate, transactions concluded in electronic digital form, participants of electronic circulation of documents