The Director General of the Civil Status and Passport Department (CSPD), Ghaith Ghazi Al-Tayyeb, confirmed that the adoption of the Digital ID will support digital integration between government ministries and institutions. He emphasized that it establishes the Digital ID as an officially recognized document for various governmental and electronic transactions, enhancing service quality and facilitating faster, highly reliable procedures for citizens.اضافة اعلان

Legal Status and Digital Transformation
Al-Tayyeb stated on Monday that the issuance of the Amended Civil Status Law in the Official Gazette grants the Digital ID legal status as an official means of identification alongside the physical ID card.

Legal Impact: It carries the same legal weight in proving identity and verifying data.

Mandate: Both public and private entities are now legally required to accept it under the provisions of the law.

Significance: Al-Tayyeb noted that establishing explicit legal authority for the Digital ID is a “pivotal step” in the Kingdom’s digital transformation journey.

Strategic Objectives
The Director explained that integrating the Digital ID concept into the legislative framework governing the CSPD is a direct response to:

Administrative Modernization: Meeting the requirements of digital transformation across state institutions.

Public Sector Roadmap: Aligning with the national roadmap to build a public administration capable of providing high-quality services.

Technological Reliability: Reflecting all data found on the physical smart ID card into the digital environment to ensure security and trust in electronic services.

Benefits for Citizens
Al-Tayyeb concluded that the Digital ID will enable citizens to:

Complete transactions electronically with ease and security.

Reduce reliance on physical paperwork.

Benefit from simplified procedures and improved government service efficiency.

Source: Petra