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= Electronic Signature Options Available for Immediate Use Within the Government of Canada (GC) =
= Electronic Signature Options Available for Immediate Use Within the Government of Canada (GC) =
<sup>2</sup> As a reminder, security always needs to be taken into consideration, especially when dealing with parties external to the Government of Canada who may not have secure means of communication or storage. As mentioned in the e-signature guidance, confidentiality is not addressed by electronic signatures. If using an unsecure means of communication such as email, MS Word or PDF documents with the public, departments should be mindful of relevant, applicable policies. In particular, Appendix B of the Directive on Security Management states that encryption and network safeguards must be used to protect the confidentiality of sensitive data transmitted across public networks, wireless networks or any other network where the data may be at risk of unauthorized access. (B.2.3.6.3). Although sensitive information is not defined in the Directive, the Policy on Government Security defines “sensitive information” as “information or asset that if compromised would reasonably be expected to cause an injury. This includes all information that falls within the exemption or exclusion criteria under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act. This also includes controlled goods as well as other information and assets that have regulatory or statutory prohibitions and controls.” As such communication using public email, may not be appropriate in many given circumstances due to security risks.
<sup>2</sup> As a reminder, security always needs to be taken into consideration, especially when dealing with parties external to the Government of Canada who may not have secure means of communication or storage. As mentioned in the e-signature guidance, confidentiality is not addressed by electronic signatures. If using an unsecure means of communication such as email, MS Word or PDF documents with the public, departments should be mindful of relevant, applicable policies. In particular, Appendix B of the Directive on Security Management states that encryption and network safeguards must be used to protect the confidentiality of sensitive data transmitted across public networks, wireless networks or any other network where the data may be at risk of unauthorized access. (B.2.3.6.3). Although sensitive information is not defined in the Directive, the Policy on Government Security defines “sensitive information” as “information or asset that if compromised would reasonably be expected to cause an injury. This includes all information that falls within the exemption or exclusion criteria under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act. This also includes controlled goods as well as other information and assets that have regulatory or statutory prohibitions and controls.” As such communication using public email, may not be appropriate in many given circumstances due to security risks.
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= Options de signature électronique disponibles pour utilisation immédiate au sein du gouvernement du Canada (GC) =
Le but de ce billet de blogue est de suggérer certaines options de signature électronique dont peuvent se prévaloir les représentants du gouvernement fédéral qui souhaitent mettre en œuvre des solutions de rechange immédiates aux signatures manuscrites à la lumière des limites découlant de la situation actuelle liée à la COVID‑19. Les mesures de distanciation sociale actuellement en place pour ralentir la propagation de la COVID‑19 et la nécessité d’une aide rapide aux Canadiens pourraient nécessiter la mise en œuvre immédiate de solutions gouvernementales numériques pour aider à rendre le gouvernement plus efficace dans la prestation des services nécessaires aux Canadiens. Ces solutions peuvent s’avérer nécessaires pour les opérations gouvernementales tant internes qu’externes. Par exemple, il est possible qu’en raison des mesures actuelles de distanciation sociale, les représentants du gouvernement n’aient pas accès aux imprimantes, et qu’ils aient un accès limité à certains réseaux gouvernementaux, ce qui rend difficile l’autorisation d’opérations internes qui nécessiteraient normalement des formulaires et des signatures manuscrites. De même, les ministères pourraient envisager d’autres moyens de communiquer les décisions ou les autorisations aux membres du public (p. ex., la délivrance électronique des décisions, des permis, etc.). On pourrait également envisager de permettre aux membres du public de soumettre certains documents par voie électronique. L’orientation informelle suivante vise à aider les représentants du gouvernement à déterminer les solutions opérationnelles de signature électronique qui pourraient être appropriées dans les circonstances données. De plus, nous espérons qu’elle suscitera des discussions et que d’autres options et idées seront présentées.
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