The law "On Electronic Digital Signature" signed by Uzbek President, enables the recognition of digital signatures and handwritten signatures equal. This was reported by the "Huquqiy axborot" channel on Telegram.
The Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications Development was designated as the competent state body in the field of e-signatures.
Relations between the electronic signature keys (ESK) registration centres and individuals in the field of ESK use are carried out on the basis of a contract. Issuing an ESK or registering its certificate should not exceed one working day.
ESK owners will be able to freely use all types of public services that require the presence of an ESK. Registration of the certificate of each key is carried out separately according to the established procedure.
The validity period of the ESK key certificate should not exceed 24 months from the moment of registration. In this case, the period of validity of ERI can be extended no more than two times.
Citizens of Uzbekistan abroad, as well as foreign individuals and legal entities, as well as stateless persons, can receive ESK through consular institutions, as well as consular departments of diplomatic missions. The law will enter into force three months after its official announcement.
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