ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE – SELECTED LEGAL ASPECTS

Abstract

The author raises the important issue related to electronic signature, in the era of computerization is becoming quite common, to some extent replaces the personal signature. The article will be discussed issues concerning: the personal signature, electronic signature, electronic signature to distinguish concepts and personal signature, an indication of the way in which eSignature, classification signature in terms of Polish and European Union. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the similarities and differences between the personal
signature, a electronic signature from a legal perspective. Article contains the provisions of national law and the European Union, a wide range of publications and selected examples of national case-law on electronic signatures.