Overview
The Electronic Transactions Law in Oman was introduced to provide a controlled medium for conducting electronic transactions securely. It includes measures such as coding, firewalls, information filters, and other methods to safeguard company databases against data breaches and integrity violations. The law also specifies procedural safeguards, such as the requirement for authentication service providers to comply with certain protocols. Additionally, it introduces conditions to ensure the validity of electronic transactions, including controls on e-signature creation and verification. Enforcement mechanisms include oversight and judicial seizure authority granted to the Competent Authority. Non-compliance may result in the revocation of licenses for service providers.