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035 _a(Sirsi) u115932
100 _aThompson, E
245 4 _aThe key to a digital future
260 _c2001
490 _aEstates Gazette
_v(0146) 17 November 2001, 172-173(2)
520 _aThe first in a series of three articles on e-conveyancing examines the issues surrounding the digital signature and considers its pros and cons. Looks at current practices used to complete a transaction including the written signature, and outlines the defects with the process. Provides a definition of a digital signature and explains the use of encryption technology which should make the signed document more secure and easier to detect fraud. Concludes that a fundamental problem is that anyone can pretend to be you by intercepting your document, reapplying their own digital signature and passing on their own public key to the recipient . Includes a timetable for launching the Land Registry Act.
590 _aABS
650 _aELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS
650 _aLAND REGISTRATION BILL
650 _aPROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
650 _aE-SIGNATURES
650 _aDIGITAL SIGNATURES
690 _aPROPERTY AND LAND LAW-CONVEYANCING
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