1. Strengthening Partnerships: Shaping the Future Portland, OR June 6 th – 10 th, 2004 Incorporating Digital Signatures Philip Freeman Statistical Services Manager Center for Health Statistics Washington State Department of Health

2. Strengthening Partnerships: Shaping the Future Portland, OR June 6 th – 10 th, 2004 What does the law say? Are signatures required on the death certificate?  Washington State – RCW 70.58.170 “the physician … shall certify the cause of death … and sign the certificate of death …”

3. Strengthening Partnerships: Shaping the Future Portland, OR June 6 th – 10 th, 2004 What does the law say (cont) ? What are your state’s standards for electronic signatures?  Washington State – RCW 19.34 “Electronic Authentication Act” (1999)  Ensure legal recognition of electronic signatures.  Establish procedures for use in public business.

4. Strengthening Partnerships: Shaping the Future Portland, OR June 6 th – 10 th, 2004 Barriers – from user input No hardware can be added to the workstation itself. No physical card, “fob” or key must be involved. So … We will use a “roaming”, software based digital certificate.

5. Strengthening Partnerships: Shaping the Future Portland, OR June 6 th – 10 th, 2004 Barriers – technology Compatibility with existing state government Internet security.  Transact Washington Compatibility with application.  Pure Edge (forms tool)

6. Strengthening Partnerships: Shaping the Future Portland, OR June 6 th – 10 th, 2004

7. Strengthening Partnerships: Shaping the Future Portland, OR June 6 th – 10 th, 2004 Contact Philip Freeman Statistical Services Manager Center for Health Statistics Washington State Department of Health Phone: (360) 236-4330FAX: (360) 753-4135 Email: Philip.Freeman@doh.wa.govPhilip.Freeman@doh.wa.gov

8. Strengthening Partnerships: Shaping the Future Portland, OR June 6 th – 10 th, 2004 Thank you