The competent authority shall periodically collect the status of application of electronic signatures in our country, and conduct the investigation or research relating to international laws and regulations and market demands, and shall publish them annually.

In respect of the exemption of application of this Act announced by a government agency before the enforcement of amendment to this Act in accordance with the former Paragraph 3 of Article 4, Paragraph 3 of Article 6, or Paragraph 2 of Article 9, such announcement ceases to apply one year after the date of enforcement of amendment to this Act. However, if agreed by the competent authority, it may be extended one time for a maximum of two years.

The enforcement rules of this Act shall be prescribed by the competent authority.

This Act shall be enforced from the date of its announcement.