A forum on electronic stamps and electronic signatures was hosted by the Public Service Development Agency in collaboration with the German International Cooperation.
The event brought together representatives from the Public Service Development Agency, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, the German International Cooperation (GIZ) and members of the Data Exchange Agency.
Startups showcased their innovative products during the forum.
Zurab Sanikidze – Chairperson of the Public Service Development Agency opened the event.
For information, under the Law of Georgia on Electronic Documents and Electronic Trust services, LEPL Public Service Development Agency underwent an audit by an internationally recognized auditing firm, which resulted in its authorization and recognition as the sole trust service provider in the country.
The Data Exchange Agency has released an updated version of its unified electronic services portal, My.gov.ge, which combines services that require the use of electronic signatures or stamps.
More information on qualified electronic stamp and qualified electronic signatures:
The significance of qualified trust services – the development and implementation of electronic systems significantly reduces the flow of paper-based documentation and improves the security of documents. Given that administrative authorities have gradually transitioned to electronic processes in recent years and documents are now predominantly created in electronic format, it has been determined that electronic documents must be treated as if they were original documents and must be certified with an appropriate electronic stamp.
At the same time, applicants may benefit from the ability to save time and overcome distance, as well as the convenience of being able to verify documents and sign contracts from anywhere in the world.
Stringent standards of document security – a qualified electronic signature accurately verifies the identity of the signer and protects the signed document from unauthorized alterations. Another benefit of an electronic document is its near-impossibility to be forged. The creation of such documents follows strict security protocols. Specifically, the document is safeguarded against manipulation – any changes to a signed document cannot be made unnoticeably.
Benefits, Time and Resource Savings – With the development of e-Government, administrative costs are significantly reduced and green spaces and the environment are conserved. Citizens and organizations save time by submitting electronic documents to private and public institutions from anywhere in the world. The Public Service Development Agency provides a true guarantee of the trustability of modern technologies and electronic document management systems.
It is important that citizens and organizations can download documents certified by a trust electronic service from the portal (www.sda.gov.ge), from the comfort of their homes. They can also send the documents to the recipient electronically without additional verification. Under the law, administrative authorities are required to accept documents submitted electronically and cannot reject them.
It should be noted that the country aims to significantly improve its ranking in e-government-related indicators through the introduction of trust electronic services.
The country’s eminence of technological advancement will also increase, leading to increased investment, which in turn will provide a new impetus for the country’s economic growth.
Following the event, a video presentation was organized showcasing the benefits of implementing innovative services.
