scope:

This Network Rail standard specifies electronic alternatives to physical signatures, and provides a common set of definitions for electronic signatures.

It applies to:

a) records that are authenticated and secured using electronic signature technology;

b) personnel responsible for planning, implementing, operating and otherwise defining, procuring and building systems that utilise a form of electronic signature solution;

c) transactions that are created, sent, received, maintained or stored electronically.

This standard does not cover the identification or processes required to gain the authority to authorise a document. For further information users are required to refer to the Delegation of Authority Policy that can be located on the Legal Services Connect page using the following link.

http://connectdocs/networkrail/documents/corporateservices/legal/corporatepolicies/delegatedauthorities/delegated%20authority.doc

Purpose

The intent of this standard is to allow the use of electronic signature solutions within Network Rail that are practical, secure and that balance risk and cost and provides a framework for regulating the use of electronic signatures.