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QUALIFIED ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE (QES)
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Qualified electronic signature (QES)

Definition & meaning of the qualified signature.
The qualified electronic signature is a signature level specified by eIDAS. This regulation applies as the legal basis for the European Union as well as for countries of the EEA. Unlike the advanced electronic signature, the identity of the signatory must be verified before signing. This can be done, for example, via Video-Ident or eID-Ident. An electronic certificate is then issued by a certified trust service provider. This allows the signatory to create qualified electronic signatures.

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17. August 2021
Read more about the article <strong>Simple electronic signature</strong> (SES)
Simple electronic signature (SES)
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Simple electronic signature (SES)

Meaning & definition of the simple signature.
The legal basis for electronic signatures is the eIDAS Regulation. This names three types of electronic signature, the electronic signature, often referred to as the simple electronic signature, the advanced electronic signature and the qualified electronic signature.

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29. July 2021
Read more about the article <strong>Digital signature</strong> vs. electronic signature
DIGITAL SIGNATURE VS. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
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Digital signature vs. electronic signature

Is there a difference?
Digital signature is often used as a synonym for an electronic signature, although the two terms do not have exactly the same meaning. Both terms refer to a signature that is not on paper. Both the…

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12. July 2021
Read more about the article <strong> eIDAS Regulation </strong> – Overview
EIDAS-VERORDNUNG - ÜBERBLICK
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eIDAS Regulation – Overview

What does EU Regulation 910/2014 say?
eIDAS is the abbreviation for "electronic identification and trust services". This is a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic…

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5. July 2021
Read more about the article <strong>Benefits and disadvantages</strong> of electronic signatures
BENEFITS AND DISADVANTAGES OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
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Benefits and disadvantages of electronic signatures

Electronic signature vs. handwritten signature on paper.
Digitalisation is advancing in great strides. Big Data, artificial intelligence and innovative technologies are being used with increasing frequency, including the electronic signature. This is intended to replace the paper signature and enable…

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24. June 2021