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This page shows the basic information of Rwanda National PKI Service. |
Introduction
Introduction |
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GovCA was initially created based on the Law Nº 18/2010 of 12/05/2010 with the mission to have a role of accredited CA for the validation of users’ digital identity over public and private networks.
This law was replaced by Law n°24/2016 of 18/06/2016 governing Information and Communication Technologies. This law gives GovCA the authority to:
GovCA issues digital certificates using Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), which guarantee confidentiality, integrity, authentication and non-repudiation in electronic transaction and communication. GovCA plays a crucial role in laying the foundation of our information society, including involvement in electronic commerce, electronic banking and electronic government.
GovCA have an important task to increase confidence between parties carrying out electronic transactions in Rwanda's cyberspace. |
Legal Effects of a licensed Certification Authority
The digital signature generated by digital certificate which is issued from accredited CA has the same effect with handwritten signature by the law governing Information and Communication Technologies.
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