Electronic Identity

• Main Authors: Andrade, Norberto Nuno Gomes de (Author), Chen-Wilson, Lisha (Author), Argles, David (Author), Wills, Gary (Author), Schiano di Zenise, Michele (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Cybersecurity,
• Subjects: Computer science.; Management.; Industrial management.; Computer security.; Computers.; Law and legislation.; International law.; Intellectual property > Law and legislation.; Computer Science.; Systems and Data Security.; Legal Aspects of Computing.; International IT and Media Law, Intellectual Property Law.; Innovation/Technology Management.

With the increasing availability of electronic services, security and a reliable means by which identity is verified is essential. Written by Norberto Andrade the first chapter of this book provides an overview of the main legal and regulatory aspects regarding electronic identity in Europe and asse...

Table of Contents:

• The Importance and Relevance of eID in Modern Society
• eID Legal State of the Art
• General Legal and Technical Barriers
• Specific Legal Barriers
• Legal Solutions: Overview of Proposals.