Articles 13 and 14 of the Electronic Signature Law read as follows:
Thirteenth electronic signatures meet the following conditions at the same time, as reliable:
(1) When the electronic signature production data is used for electronic signature, it belongs to the exclusive rights of the electronic signer;
(2) When signing, the electronic signature production data is only controlled by the electronic signer;
(3) Any changes to the electronic signature after signature can be found;
(4) Any changes to the content and form of the data message after signature can be found.
The parties can also choose to use electronic signatures that meet their agreed reliable conditions.
Article 14 A reliable electronic signature has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature or seal.
In particular, electronic seal is also a form of electronic signature, so the electronic signature mentioned here already covers electronic seal.
So where can I make a reliable electronic signature?
According to the above-mentioned legal provisions, an electronic signature that "locks the real identity of the contracting party, effectively prevents document tampering, and accurately records the signing time" is a legally effective electronic signature.
It is impossible for individuals and ordinary enterprises to make reliable electronic signatures, and qualified third-party electronic signature platforms will ensure the legal effect of electronic signatures through various technologies.
As a leading third-party electronic contract platform in China, we have realized the following technologies:
1. Real-name authentication technology: Our electronic contract platform cooperates with authoritative CA institutions to provide users with CA certificates, access the eID authentication system of the Ministry of Public Security, and confirm the authenticity of user identities;
2. Anti-tampering technology: Our electronic contract platform uses the internationally accepted hash value technology to solidify the original electronic file data, which can easily identify whether the file has been tampered with;
3. Third-party timing technology: Our electronic contract platform adopts advanced third-party timing technology, which can accurately record the signing time;
4. Perfect legal services: Our electronic contract platform can provide users with follow-up legal services, such as issuing reports, judicial expertise and online arbitration. To solve the legal disputes of electronic contracts and ensure the legal effect of electronic contracts.
It can be seen that the electronic signature is not as simple as a signed picture in our imagination, and it needs the guarantee of various technologies to become a reliable and legally effective electronic signature. The electronic signature made through the third-party electronic signature platform is not only safe and compliant, but also more convenient than other online production methods.