Qatar Decree-Law No. 16/2010 On the Promulgation of the Electronic Commerce and Transactions Law defines electronic signature as the data message (such as letters, numbers, symbols, signs, etc. ) and that have an unique character, used to identify the signatory and set him apart from others, to reflect the signatory's approval of the data message.
Although, the laws in Qatar do not provide a clear multi-tier system of electronic signatures, from its content it is getting clear that there are 2 types of electronic signatures: standard and certified.
Standard Electronic Signatures in Qatar
Standard electronic signatures, or simple electronic signatures, are recognized if they meet the following criteria:
The signature creation information is exclusively linked to the signatory.
The signature creation information at the time of signature is under the control of the signatory.
The signature is capable of detecting any change made to the document after the signing.
pdfFiller electronic signatures satisfy the requirements for standard electronic signatures in Qatar.
Certified Electronic Signatures in Qatar
The certified electronic signature is a standard electronic signature that is based on the use of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) technology.
The law specifies that certificates issued by the entities certified outside of Qatar will hold the same legal validity as long as they meet a level of reliability established by the Qatar laws.
Is It Necessary to Consent to the Use of Electronic Signature?
It depends on the counterparty with whom you are planning to use electronic signature. In the regular commercial relations, the consent of the person to conduct transactions using electronic communications may be inferred from that person's conduct. If the governmental entities are a party of the transaction, they shall give explicit consent to conduct such transaction electronically.
When the Use of Electronic Signature is Prohibited?
In Qatar, there are certain types of the documents which cannot be signed with electronic signature:
D ocuments relating to family matters and personal status.
Documents about real-estate incorporeal dispositions.
Documents that are required by law to be authenticated.
Negotiable commercial instruments (i.e., bills of exchange, cheques and notes, where for bills of exchange and cheques, there must be an order for the payment of money, and for notes, there must be a promise to pay).
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. This page provides a background on the legal framework for electronic signatures in the respective country. This page is not legal advice and should not be used or relied upon as legal advice. You should seek legal counsel regarding any legal questions you have regarding the use of electronic signatures in this jurisdiction. To the maximum extent permitted by law, airSlate provides this page and the material on this page on an “as-is” basis. airSlate disclaims and makes no representation or warranty of any kind with respect to this page or the material on this page, express, implied, or statutory, including representations, guarantees, or warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or accuracy.
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