EU Draft Digital Signature Directive

[Rainer Fahs]

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>I am sorry for the length of this posting but I feel that the politics o=
f
TTPs and CAs has obscured the many important issues involved in the
practical introduction and use of digital signature technologies.  I feel=

that we now need an open conference on such issues (NOT one of those
overpriced and overhyped '=A3500 a day' commercial events)  that moves aw=
ay
from the politics and takes an honest look at the strengths and weaknesse=
s
of this technology and the sorts of applications where it will provide
benefits for society and those where it will not.

There is too much politics and too little reality in the whole digital
signature field and we are rushing into legislation, directives etc.
without
having the practical experience or undestanding of this technology that i=
s
so essential
for effective deployment (and legislation).

So are there any companies or organisations on the list who would be
prepared to sponsor such a conference?<

Brian,
I like this idea in principle and under certain circumstances, EICAR coul=
d
sponsor such conference, however, this might not be the appropriate place=

to discuss this in further details.
Rainer Fahs