Digital signature guidelines
This guideline aims to provide some guidance in the proper user and application of the electronic signature in line with the laws of the Government of Rwanda.
Some definitions
Electronic Signature (e-signature): is an electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logi...
Classifications of Electronic Signature
Simple e-signatures: provide little or no authentication at minimal or no cost. Advanced e-sig...
Use and application of the electronic signature
In line with the ICT law (Article 146:), electronic signature is legally accepted if: the meth...
Digital signature application guidelines
We strongly encourage people to use the individual digital certificate (with their names) inste...
Management of the digitally signed documents
A digitally signed document remains original as long as it is kept into the digital format. (It...
Methods used to apply the digital signatures
Signing through the integrated systems: This is the highly recommended method, as it is easy to...
Storage and archiving of the digitally signed documents
The digitally signed documents are stored and archived in the original formatting. Binary or bit ...
Some useful contact and user guides
Contacts: RISA PKI DivisionE-mail: pki@risa.gov.rwPhone: +250788 390 212Toll Free: 4046Website: w...