电子认证若干法律问题探讨

Some Questions on the Legal System of Electronic Verification

数字签名是电子交易双方身份予以识别而被广泛采用的一种技术。而电子认证又是对数字签名及其使用人的可信度进行验证的有效手段 ,其目的在于维护电子交易安全。电子认证的主要问题包括认证机构的设置、职能及责任等。

The digital signature is a wide-used technique in electronic transactions to identify the status of the concerning parties. The electronic verification is the reliable way to confirm the signatory’s credit to ensure the safety of electronic transactions. It includes: the set-up of electronic verification office, the stipulation of its functions and responsibilities.