scope:

The present document establishes a rationalised framework for electronic signature (eSignature) standardisation within the context of the current Electronic Signatures Directive and its possible revision. It provides:

a) An inventory of existing electronic signature standardisation.

b) A target rationalised structure for future European eSignatures standardisation documents.

c) The results of an existing versus target gap analysis with an assessment of the existing eSignatures standardisation documents.

d) The proposed future work plan for filling the gaps in electronic signature standardisation identified through the analysis.