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2016 > The Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions Regulations 2016
Short Summary
The Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions Regulations 2016 govern the use of electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions. These regulations apply to individuals and entities involved in electronic transactions. No specific exemptions are mentioned in these regulations. The regulations do not specify any penalties for non-compliance or violation of their provisions. The Information Commissioner is designated as the supervisory body for these regulations and is responsible for carrying out the supervisory tasks set out in Article 17 of the eIDAS Regulation. The supervisory body is also tasked with enforcing these regulations and Chapter III of the eIDAS Regulation. Schedules 1 and 2, which include provisions for monetary penalties and enforcement powers of the Information Commissioner, are also mentioned. However, specific details regarding penalties or exemptions are not provided in the given content. The regulations require the Secretary of State to periodically review them and publish a report on the conclusions of the review. The first report must be published within 5 years of the regulations coming into force, and subsequent reports must be published at intervals not exceeding 5 years. The Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 amended Regulation 6(2) to omit its provisions. The Electronic Signatures Regulations 2002 are revoked. For the purposes of these Regulations, a qualified certificate issued pursuant to regulation 2 of the 2002 Regulations is to be treated as a qualified certificate for electronic signature pursuant to Article 3(15) of the eIDAS Regulation until it expires. Schedule 3 has effect.
Whom does it apply to?
These regulations apply to individuals and entities involved in electronic transactions.
What does it govern?
The Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions Regulations 2016 govern the use of electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions.
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in these regulations.
What are the Penalties?
The regulations do not specify any penalties for non-compliance or violation of their provisions.
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom