Applicants should submit registration authority documents such as birth certificate printed on security paper, a taxpayer identification number, one unified multi-purpose identification compliant card before the digital signature can be issued, stated the department administrative order 11-01.
The rules will guide the implementation of Executive Order (EO) 810 series of 2009 which aims to provide government transactions online in a secure manner and empowers all agencies providing e-government services to process requests for such digital signatures.
“The EO will give the transacting public the confidence and peace of mind they need in doing online transactions with government,” the DTI said.
The EO had also allowed private sector entities to secure digital signatures but their use would be limited for transactions with the government only and not yet for general e-commerce.
The department order went on to detail guidelines for renewing the validity of a digital signature which has a life for only a year for security purposes.
“[And] violations committed against the [Electric Commerce Act of 2000, Access Devices Regulation Ac of 1998 or Consumer Act of the Philippines] in relation to the use and issuance of digital certificates shall be subject to the penalties applicable under said laws and their implementing rules,” the department order added.
It will take effect on March 12.
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Autor(en)/Author(s): Pia Rufino
Quelle/Source: futureGov, 17.03.2011
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