Kenya Information and Communications Act

83E. Licence for electronic certification services

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

83E. Licence for electronic certification services

(1)The Commission may, upon application in a prescribed manner and subject to such conditions as it may deem necessary, grant licences under this section authorizing a person to provide electronic certification services.

(2)A licence granted under subsection (1) may require a licensee to—

(a)make use of hardware, software and procedures that are secure from intrusion and misuse;

(b)provide a reasonable level of reliability in its services which are reasonably suited to the performance of intended functions;

(c)adhere to procedures that ensure that the secrecy and privacy of the electronic signatures are assured; and

(d)observe such other standards as may be specified by regulations.

[Act No. 1 of 2009, s. 31.]

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Source: Kenya Law