Article (33)
An electronic signature created or used outside the State of Qatar shall have the same
legal effect in Qatar if it offers an equal level of reliability that is not less than the level of
reliability required under Article (28) of this Law.
Article (34)
Without prejudice to Article (28) of the Law, parties may agree to the use of identified
types of electronic signatures provided that the agreement is valid under the law.
Chapter Six
Certification Service
Article (35)
Where a certification service provider provides services to support an electronic
signature, that certification service provider shall:
1- act in accordance with representations made by it with respect to its
practices.
2- exercise reasonable care to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all
material representations made by it that are relevant to the certification
certificate throughout its life cycle or that are included in the certificate.
3- employ trustworthy systems, procedures and human resources in
performing its services in accordance with the criteria determined by the
Supreme Council.
Article (36)
A certification service provider shall provide the signatory with means that enable the
signatory to submit a notice that the signature creation information have been
compromised and offer the signatory a timely revocation service.
Article (37)
A certification service provider shall provide reasonably accessible means that enable a
relying party to ascertain from the certification certificate the following:
1- the identity of the certification service provider.
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