The legal value of an electronic signature in the European Union
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Does an electronic signature have legal value in the European Union?
The eIDAS Regulation
The European Commission identifies and lists by country the qualified trust service providers recognized throughout Europe.
The eIDAS Regulation also establishes the principle of non-discrimination. The legal admissibility of a signature cannot, therefore, be refused on the grounds that it is in electronic format. Any electronic signature made through a trusted service certified by a European Union country, therefore, has evidential value within the whole European Union.
Application in European Union member states
Every country has a leading body in the field of electronic signature. It identifies and monitors trusted service providers to ensure their compliance with the eIDAS Regulation. It is also in charge of the qualification of trusted service providers, which are then recognized at the European level.
Which documents should I sign electronically in the European Union?
Documents and use cases of electronic signatures
Employment contracts, commercial agreements, property leases, etc.: most of the documents can be signed electronically in the European Union. The electronic signature applies to all professions and sectors of activity.
Yousign's electronic signature adapts to your activity:
- Insurance
- Real-estate
- Banking
Exceptions
Be careful, some countries’ legislation restricts the use of electronic signatures to some categories of documents. It’s important to research and become aware of the local policies about eSignature in your country. Yousign can help you in this process.
Legal value of Yousign electronic signatures
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