To cite a few examples, the actual sighting of original
passports or identity cards, or seeking to get them certified by a
lawyer, notary, accountant or bank official, or even legalising a
certified copy by apostille are close to impossible these days.
These are, of course, just some examples, as CDD, in essence,
relies on the authenticity of documents. One could say that
traditionally, Malta, as a jurisdiction, tends to rely heavily on
documents in paper format, such as documents signed in original, or
original certified true copies thereof. However, this is not
suitable nowadays, especially in these current circumstances, and
particularly considering that medical practitioners are suggesting
that even paper should be 'quarantined' for between
seventy-two hours and five (5) days. Face-to-face business is also
no longer possible in the current circumstances.
