This document is a general, functional specification of the requirements applicable to the procurement of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) for use in connection with electronic communication with and within the public sector.
This requirements specification was drafted in response to a resolution adopted by the Norwegian Government on 17 June 2004, requiring a common specification for electronic ID and signature to be formulated by 15 November 2004. The specification will in turn form the basis for common framework agreements for use by the public sector.
The resolution reflects the Government's goal of unlocking the potential that lies in making more public services available in electronic form, allowing the dealings of the citizens, business and industry of Norway with public sector agencies to be simplified and enhancing the efficiency of public administration. The availability of electronic ID and signature is increasingly seen as a prerequisite for efficient electronic interaction with citizens and the private sector.
