Therefore, the scope of application of electronic signature law should be forward-looking and inclusive, that is, it is mainly applicable to business activities, not limited to business activities. In all fields where electronic signatures and data messages are used, the provisions of the electronic signature law apply to the legal effect of electronic signatures and data messages.

At the same time, considering the special situation of using data messages and electronic signatures in economic and social management activities, the Electronic Signature Law authorizes the State Council to formulate specific measures for using electronic signatures and data messages in government affairs and other social activities in accordance with this Law. In addition, based on the consideration of transaction security and social public interests, and drawing lessons from the practices of some countries, the Electronic Signature Law stipulates that the provisions of the Electronic Signature Law on the legal effect of electronic signatures and data messages are not applicable to legal documents within a certain scope.

Including:

(1) involving personal relationships such as marriage, adoption and inheritance;

(2) involving land, houses, etc. "":transfer of rights and interests;

(three) involving the cessation of water supply, heating, gas supply, power supply and other public utilities services;

(4) Other circumstances in which electronic documents are not applicable as stipulated by laws and administrative regulations.