Introducing Electronic Signatures at JLU
Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is launching electronic signatures as a central building block to digitally transform administrative processes. The aim of the project is to gradually replace paper-based signature procedures with legally secure electronic signatures, thereby increasing efficiency, traceability, and sustainability.
Electronic signatures—start of the first sub-project
In the first sub-project, the qualified electronic signature (QES) will be introduced for the president and the chancellor on July 1, 2025. This represents an important milestone towards being able to sign central documents electronically in a legally secure manner in the future.
Christian Riese in the Staff Division for Academic Infrastructure (StW) will manage the project. The project team comprises Johanna Daus and Anne Landsiedel from BfD and Axel P. Globuschütz from Department B. The project is currently in the phase of market exploration and digitizing relevant signature processes.
Gradual introduction: Following its successful launch within university management, the plan is to extend the project to the central administration and, in the long term, to introduce it to the departments.
We will provide regular updates on the progress of the project.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact the project team at BfD.