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Electronic Signatures

Legislation links

Electronic Communications Act

Electronic Signatures Directive

Electronic Signatures Regulations

A guide to Electronic Signatures and Associated Legislation: Electronic signatures and associated legislation (99KB)

See attached PDF for the Transposition Note for the Electronic Signatures Directive: Transposition Note for the Electronic Signatures Directive (11KB)

You may also find it useful to refer to our business guide to using Electronic Signatures, available as a PDF:
Electronic signatures factsheet (28KB)

BIS Outreach programme

A new initiative from BIS whereby civil servants will undertake short placements in your organisation.

The programme aims to strengthen relationships and build credibility with our stakeholders.

Learn more about the BIS Outreach programme