Czech Republic: e-Government moves a step closer

Czech Republic

From 1 July 2009, the administration of public administration will become faster, simpler and more transparent with the introduction of new laws on electronic documents.

The new measures include:

  • a unified system for electronic service of documents and data mail boxes applying to all communications between citizens and public administrative authorities. This will give documents sent electronically the same legal standing as hard copy filings
  • new rules dealing with the conversion of electronic documents into paper form and vice-versa, giving the same legal force to both versions
  • new rules for verifying electronic signature

Law: Act No. 300/2008 Coll.