Organized as a sort of glossary of terms relating to e-signature, the tutorial will explain a number of concepts that are considered to be of particular relevance in this sphere from a technical and legal perspective. Some of these concepts are:

- Signed electronic documents

- Signed electronic documents: copy vs. original

- Date-stamps

- Different types of electronic signatures: basic, advanced, recognized versus advanced electronic signature formats

- Preservation of signed electronic documents

- Classification of digital identifiers

- Neglected recognized electronic signatures

- Electronic signature formats and electronic document application formats