Key points on the legal framework guiding the validity
of electronic signatures in Cyprus. The (digital) silver lining of
COVID-19.
It is widely expected that the COVID-19 (widely referred to as
the coronavirus) epidemic will cause unprecedented disruption to
the global economy and inevitably eventually reshape the way we
conduct business. It has become evident that whilst the disruption
in certain industries is widespread and chaotic, in other
industries the effects can be mitigated through the use of
technology.
As a silver lining of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) epidemic,
businesses in Cyprus and abroad are increasingly using technology
to keep operations and services active and connected. This applies
to both the private sector as well as, although in limited form,
the public sector. The use of once coveted original documents or
signatures is in many cases no longer a pre-requisite for the
provision of certain services or the completion of agreements.
