Prior Art in Citizen-to-Government eSignature

Despite use of the term prior art in the title, this is not a comprehensive catalog of prior electronic signature initiatives, but is rather a review of a few of the most significant citizen-to-government initiatives that illustrate significant concepts, issues and solutions.

Contents

• IRS e-File
• Southwest Fisheries Science Center Electronic Logbook Signature Certification
• Australian Fisheries Management Authority e-Logbooks
• State of Alaska eSignature (myAlaska)
• USDA eAuthentication
• Other Federal eAuthentication-enabled Services
• OMB (somewhat dated) framework for e-auth
• EPA Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR)
• Usability Issues with eSignatures and E-authentication
• VA paperless benefits application enabled by e-signature
• Identity Mangement Task Force Report 2008