Assemblies by Digital Means (Videoconference)
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📋 Description
"Assemblies may be held entirely or partially by videoconference, in a hybrid format (in-person + remote), provided that secure identification, effective participation, and equal rights of all condominium owners are ensured."
Legal Reference
Artigo 1432.º-A do Código Civil (introduzido pela Lei n.º 8/2022, de 10 de janeiro)
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Digital Requirements
Technical Requirements
- Platform with strong authentication (e.g., login with ID card/Digital Mobile Key or a unique access code sent by SMS/email).
- Real-time presence control with entry and exit registration.
- Voting system integrated into the platform, with individual registration and non-repudiation (e.g., 'Yes/No/Abstain' button with confirmation).
- Capability to share documents on screen in real time.
- Automatic session recording with timestamp.
Digital Attendance Record
- Condominium ID (anonymized NIF)
- Fraction
- Type of participation (In-person/Remote)
- Entry Time
- Exit Time
- Effective Duration of Participation
- Platform Used
- Authentication Method
- Connection IP (for audit, retained for 1 year under GDPR)
Requisitos Legais
- • Right to in-person participation: The administrator must always provide a physical location for in-person participation, unless the assembly unanimously decides otherwise.
- • Alternative access: If a condominium owner lacks the technical means for remote participation, the administrator must provide alternative access (e.g., a computer station in the building) or allow the appointment of a proxy.
- • Prior identification: Condominium owners wishing to participate remotely must notify the administrator in advance and provide means of identification (e.g., NIF plus a photo of the ID card).
- • Recording: The remote assembly must be fully recorded, and the recording archived for 10 years as an integral part of the minutes.
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