#2013-956Decree No. 2013-956 of October 24, 2013 on the Digitization of Certain Customs Documents
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This French law allows specific customs documents and violation settlements to be created and stored digitally with electronic signatures. Customs agents and involved parties can sign these documents electronically, ensuring authenticity and tamper-proof records. The law affects customs officials and individuals or entities involved in customs violations.
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Key Changes
- Establishment of digital customs documents with electronic signatures
- Identification of signing customs agents and parties
- Secure archiving and traceability of documents
Obligations
What this law requires
Establish customs violation reports (procès-verbal) using secured electronic devices that enable digital storage of handwritten signatures
Establish settlement transactions for vehicle transport tax violations using secured electronic devices with digitally stored handwritten signatures
Apply digital signatures to customs violation reports and settlement transactions by authorized customs agents, other authorized agents, violators or their mandated representatives, and persons participating in customs procedures
Ensure secured electronic devices identify the customs agent originating documents and guarantee document integrity upon signature capture on touchscreen
Archive digitally signed violation reports and settlement transactions in a secured electronic system maintaining conservation, integrity, readability, and accessibility throughout their current and intermediate archive periods