20. Addressee: A person - other than an
intermediary- to whom an electronic transaction
is directed by an originator.
21. Certification Service Provider: A person
licensed to issue digital certificates or perform
any other service or task related thereto and to
electronic signatures in accordance with this
Law.
Objectives and Scope
Article (2):
This Law aims at controlling, regulating and providing a
legal framework for electronic transactions and
signatures so as to achieve the following:
1. Setting uniform legal standards for using
electronic transactions and signatures and
facilitating the implementation thereof in both
private and public sectors by means of reliable
electronic records.
2. Ensuring the credibility and integrity of electronic
transactions, signatures and records.
3. Facilitating electronic transactions and signatures,
domestically and internationally, in all sectors,
including government procedures, commerce,
medicine, education and electronic payments.
4. Removing obstacles facing use of electronic
transactions and signatures.
5. Preventing misuse and fraud in electronic
transactions and signatures.