Introduction
Structure of guidelines
Illustration of the use of a digital signature
Digital signature
Creation and use of the certificate
Ensuring the authenticity of certificates
Practical steps
Ensuring that the correct party has received the electronic document
Timing of electronic documents
Confidentiality
Transactional certificates
Some issues arising from the use of digital signatures
Liability
Alteration of the content of the electronic document
Theft
Civil Procedure Rules
Hearsay
Legislation
Electronic Communications Act 2000
European Directive on Electronic Signatures
European Directive on Electronic Commerce
Evidence in litigation
Registration
Creation and issue of the means of authentication and of proving integrity
Keeping secure the means of authenticating and of proving integrity
Authentication and integrity check at the time of the transaction

Glossary
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Annexes I,II, III, and IV
Bibliography