Title :
A multiprovider, universal, e-mail service for the secure exchange of legally-binding multimedia documents
Author :
Cevenini, Giorgio ; Chesi, Maurizio ; Fantauzzi, Giuseppe
Author_Institution :
Finsiel, Italy
Abstract :
A universal service is proposed for the implementation of multimedia secure communications based on the use of the digital signatures and bearing the same legal value of the Post Office registered mail services. The technology proposed for its implementation is described
Keywords :
electronic mail; message authentication; multimedia communication; telecommunication security; Post Office registered mail services; digital signatures; e-mail service; legally-binding multimedia documents; multimedia secure communications; multiprovider e-mail service; secure document exchange; universal e-mail service; Digital signatures; Electronic mail; Law; Legal factors; Legislation; Multimedia communication; Postal services; Public key; Smart cards; Warranties;
Conference_Titel :
EUROCOMM 2000. Information Systems for Enhanced Public Safety and Security. IEEE/AFCEA
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6323-X
DOI :
10.1109/EURCOM.2000.874770
