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Published on 3 December 2004

Entry into force of the law on the electronic signature

Biel-Bienne, 3.12.2004 - From the beginning of next year, an electronic signature will have the same status as a hand-written signature. The Federal Council has adopted the implementing decree for the law on the electronic signature and has chosen 1 January 2005 as the date when this law will enter into force. The new provisions will be complemented by that date by technical and administrative regulations from the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM).