In late 2018, the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience (IDEA) Act was signed into law. The legislation was heralded by the software industry for requiring government agencies to make public-facing documents more digitally accessible, and allowing for electronic signatures. 

However, like private industry, the public sector is facing a host of challenges in making e-signature technology a reality, including tight budgets and having to assure the integrity of the data collection and storage process.