Both firms, for example, count global email company, gem, as a client which they have worked with from its start-up through to its pending flotation. With criticism of the UK's RIP bill still mounting, Ireland, particularly its legal community, is ideally placed to reap the rewards of a liberal e-commerce policy. O'Shea admits that the final verdict depends on Ireland's interpretation and evaluation of the Electronic Commerce Bill. Ireland Ireland's Electronic Commerce Bill has been welcomed throughout the country. All contracts required to be in writing can be in electronic form.
All electronic signatures are acceptable, provided both parties consent.
Electronic communications will be admissible as evidence in court. The bill provides for certification and accreditation of certification service providers. Section 27 ensures that only the incriminating data is required, not the private keys. It provides for the regulation and registration of domain names in Ireland. The Irish bill is not expected to incur unacceptable cost and technical implications.