Electronic signature – selected issues

Abstract

Public procurement is an area of public administration where we can talk about full digitisation. Conducting the proceedings, submitting and signing offers, performing actions within the framework of the conducted proceedings is done fully through the use of electronic tools. Contractors are obliged to prepare and use digitally prepared documents. yfircation and, consequently, the use of an electronic signature from the beginning of 2021 has become mandatory in terms of toning down procedures based on the Public Procurement Law.
The article is an attempt to define the role and possibilities of the parties to a legal relationship in a rapidly changing information society and to clarify the concepts and problems associated with making a declaration of intent using an electronic signature. The analysis also contains de lege ferenda conclusions concerning the issue in question, as the electronic signature, in addition to providing the possibility of verifying the identity of the person making the declaration of will and confirming the authenticity of the data received, also has the role of protecting against unauthorised access by third parties and identity theft.