Azerbaijani State Social Protection Fund introduces electronic digital signature

The Azerbaijani State Social Protection Fund (SSPF) will introduce digital signature, starting from next quarter, SSPF Central Office IT Department head Elnur Majidov said on Friday.

"Work is close to completion on improving the software forming e-control system, where subsequently a digital signature will be applied," Majidov said.

The Center for Digital Signature Issuance was commissioned by the Azerbaijani Communications and IT Ministry on Sept.7, 2011.

The use of digital signatures in Azerbaijan will accelerate the development of an electronic interaction between government agencies, including will contribute to e-services and e-commerce.

Signature is issued through post offices, after submitting an application by a receiver and payment of signature cost.

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