A Study of Electronic Authentication

This article introduces the concept and juristic characteristics of the electronic authentication (Certificate Authority) and electronic signature, and discusses such topics as legal form, establishment and legal obligation of the electronic authentic office. Principally based on the analysis of available domestic and foreign laws, regulations and legal documents, the purpose of this article is to introduce the legislative progress made in regulating electronic authentication in China and other countries. It tries to elicit relatively logical conclusions through comparative research. Based on that come up with some constructive ideas of legislating electronic authentication in China.