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Algeria updates digital services and online identity law

Algeria updates digital services and online identity law
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 14:15
  • The new bill modernizes the 2015 electronic signature framework.
  • It gives full legal value to digital documents and transactions.
  • A national digital ID system will simplify access to public services.

Algeria’s government approved on November 2, 2025, a draft law defining the general rules governing trust services for electronic transactions and digital identification. The initiative aims to support the growing digitalization of administrative, economic, and financial services while strengthening online security.

Reviewed during a Council of Ministers meeting, the bill establishes a comprehensive framework for digital trust. It updates the outdated 2015 legislation on electronic signatures and certification, aligning it with new technologies. The new law grants electronic documents, signatures, seals, and timestamps the same legal validity as their physical counterparts.

The reform comes amid rapid digital growth. At the start of 2025, Algeria counted about 36.2 million internet users, representing a penetration rate close to 77%. The government says this expansion calls for a stronger legal environment that ensures reliable transactions and protects personal data.

The bill also introduces a national digital identification system linked to the biometric identity card. The system will centralize and secure citizens’ identities for online services, simplifying access to public administration and giving full legal recognition to digital transactions. It is one of the pillars of Algeria’s national digital strategy to modernize governance, enhance transparency, and curb corruption.

Beyond updating the legal framework, the law is expected to boost public and business confidence, simplify administrative procedures, and attract more investment in the digital economy. With over 55 million mobile connections—nearly 116% of the population—and rapidly growing device adoption, Algeria aims to leverage its strong digital potential for sustained development.

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