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Silanis Seminar on Electronic Signatures and Records

The industry`s most experienced electronic signature provider, Silanis Technology, has recently announced that Michael Laurie, Co-founder and Vice President, will present an educational web seminar on compliance for electronic signatures and records. `Will your electronic transactions and records stand up in court?`, as the session is called, is scheduled for Thursday, January 26th, 2006 at 2:00 pm EST. This presentation will provide an overview of all aspects affected by compliance requirements when using an electronic equivalent instead of paper-based solutions.

The web seminar will provide a framework for understanding the legal issues surrounding electronic signatures and documents with focus on: US eSignature legislation, industry-specific compliance concerns, requirements for creating enforceable eSignatures and records, implementation examples, and an overview of existing jurisprudence.

Electronic signatures are an essential part of any eBusiness or eGovernment initiative. Without this capability, processes can only be partially automated and will still be burdened by the inconvenience and cost of printing to paper whenever a signature is required. Despite significant benefits, concern that electronic signatures could increase exposure to risk has prevented some organizations from moving forward. A ruling in December, 2005 by a New York court recommended the State Police improve their existing signature system to reduce future legal uncertainty. This illustrates the need for proper knowledge of the related laws, regulations and business policies, prior to implementing eSignatures.