Electronic signatures will not be used in 2012 election

The Standing Committee on Justice discussed a draft law on electronic signatures and related amendments on Tuesday. Members decided that the law will not take effect until January 1, 2013, meaning electronic signatures will not be used in the 2012 parliamentary election.

Members did approve provisions detailing the fines that violators of the law will be subject to. An individual found guilty of violating the law will be fined five to ten times his or her salary. Minimum fines were also established for private organizations and legal bodies that violate the law.