Certification Services in Face of the Portuguese DL 12/2021

11 Pages Posted: 25 Jul 2023

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Francisco Andrade

University of Minho - School of Law; University of Minho - Algoritmi Research Centre

Date Written: July 24, 2023

Abstract

The entry into force of DL 12/2021 aiming to ensure the implementation in the internal legal order of Regulation 910/2014 (eIDAS Regulation) brought with it important clarifications regarding the legal regime of electronic identification, but also created confusion mainly due to a hasty block repeal of the previous DL 290-D/99 , without ensuring essential aspects of the legal and security regime relating to electronic identification, electronic signature services and electronic certification in general. At stake is the provision of trust services by electronic certification service providers, as well as the rights and duties of the parties to the electronic certification relationship and, ultimately, the very security of the use of electronic identification services in general.

Keywords: Electronic identification, electronic signature, electronic certification, trust services

Suggested Citation

Andrade, Francisco, Certification Services in Face of the Portuguese DL 12/2021 (July 24, 2023). JusGov Research Paper No. 2023-09, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4519844 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4519844

Francisco Andrade (Contact Author)

University of Minho - School of Law

University of Minho - Algoritmi Research Centre

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