E-Signature model in Egypt:

In April 2004, Egypt passed the Law Regulating Electronic Signatures (or the “E-Signature Law”). The E-Signature Law supports E-commerce in Egypt by enabling Egyptians to use the Internet and to enter into contracts securely by making the Internet a legally viable medium for online sales, without the need to sign the document physically.

Another important duty that Law 15/2004 emphasizes is the establishment of an ICT Industry Ombudsman within the ITIDA framework. This unit is set up to deal with complaints related to E-signature services and act as mediator between disputing parties. “Disputes resolution by traditional legal means is often too time consuming to serve the needs of the modern IT industry”. ITIDA will offer technical counseling to disputing parties, dealing with complaints related to the use of e-signatures and electronic transactions. An expert committee will be formed to review international arbitration models and other disputes resolution mechanisms and the committee's recommendations are expected to lead to an IT industry disputes resolution mechanism.

The mission of ITIDA as a regulator for electronic signature is related to the national Root CA establishment and the issuance the licenses for the private CA but the Government CA will be under supervision of the ministry of finance.   

The E-signature Law also established the E-signature regulatory authority, officially known as the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA). ITIDA duties can be summarized in the following: