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Qualified signatures offer the highest level of security and are recognised as legally equivalent to handwritten signatures. They are suitable for high-value or high-risk transactions, such as contracts, legal documents, and other sensitive agreements.
Watch our video to see how qualified eSignatures work, the requirements for qualified e-signatures defined by eIDAS, and the types of documents that may require the highest level of secure signature.
A qualified e-signature (QeS) works by using a Qualified Signature Creation Device (QSCD) backed by:
The qualified digital certificate combines both keys to confirm the signer’s identity. The certificate can only be issued by a Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP).
E-Sign’s qualified eSignatures adhere to additional security and identity verification requirements as defined by eIDAS.
This means that users can feel confident that their signed documents are:
Each signature comes with a detailed audit trail, which provides evidence proving the authenticity of the document.
E-Sign helps organisations across various industries, including those that manage high-value documents such as:
Our qualified eSignatures optimise document workflows to make transactions faster and more seamless whilst consistently adhering to relevant industry regulations to protect your business.
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Qualified eSignatures are the most secure type of electronic signature, providing the highest level of assurance to users. They are created using a QSCD and based on a qualified certificate with extra identity verification measures.
Qualified signatures hold the most legal weight and are the only type of electronic signature that is fully equivalent to a handwritten signature from a legal perspective.
The QeS process involves face-to-face (either in person or via video call) identity verification by a QTSP, meaning organisations can feel confident in confirming their signer's identity.
A QeS provides extra security and identity verification processes, which ensures the authenticity and integrity of an electronic document.
Qualified signatures help businesses in highly regulated industries to maintain compliance with any relevant rules and regulations surrounding digital document transactions.
Qualified e-signatures ensure non-repudiation as each signature and signed document follows specific steps and provides clear evidence demonstrating their authenticity.
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Learn MoreA qualified electronic signature (QeS) is a specialised type of advanced electronic signature (AeS) that adheres to stringent eIDAS standards for security and identity verification.
It stands out as the only electronic signature that carries the same legal weight as a traditional handwritten signature. The creation of a QeS requires a Qualified Electronic Signature Creation Device (QSCD) and relies on a qualified certificate to ensure its validity and trustworthiness.
Yes, E-Sign is now a QTSP and can provide highly secure and legally compliant qualified electronic signatures to our customers.
A qualified electronic seal is defined as a set of electronic data designed to maintain the origin and integrity of documents. It shares similarities with a qualified electronic signature (QeS) as the same robust security and identity verification processes are required.
However, a qualified electronic seal is attributed to an organisation or entity rather than an individual. It is used to sign documents on behalf of an organisation or public institution, containing relevant identification data about the organisation.
Qualified and advanced electronic signatures differ mainly in their level of security and legal standing. Advanced electronic signatures (AeS) ensure the signatory’s identity and link the signature to the document, providing a medium level of assurance.
Qualified electronic signatures (QeS), on the other hand, offer the highest level of security and are equivalent to handwritten signatures under eIDAS.
QeS requires a qualified certificate issued by a trusted service provider and ensures non-repudiation, meaning the signatory cannot deny their involvement. This makes QES more suitable for highly regulated industries and sensitive transactions.
A digital signature certificate is an electronic document that verifies the identity of an individual or organisation and is used to electronically sign documents. It essentially works the same way as and is the digital equivalent of a physical identity certificate, such as a driving license or passport. The certificate confirms the authenticity and integrity of a signed document, ensuring it has not been altered.
A certified electronic signature, also known as a digital signature, is an e-signature that is backed by a digital signing authority. This means that the methods used during the signature creation process meet the highest legal and security standards.
It also confirms that the contents of a document have not been altered after being sent. It is a secure type of electronic signature as it is cryptographically linked to the signed document and can be verified.