On October 4, the French Prime Minister issued an order (source document in French) on Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions to reinforce the existing regulations on electronic transactions. Among other changes, the order introduces a legal definition of "electronic identification" and sets an optional certification system for electronic identification service providers. ANSSI will act as the certification authority and the terms of such certification will be set by the French Conseil d'Etat.
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