Take the guesswork out of cross-border compliance
A qualified electronic signature can only be created using the services of a Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP), which enables cross-border interoperability and recognition of signed documents (and other electronic transactions) across all EU member states. In other words, a transaction secured by a QTSP based in any member state will be considered as qualified in every member state.
Because a QTSP must pass a conformity assessment, according to the standards defined in the eIDAS regulation, transactions on the qualified level, like QES, are automatically afforded the highest level of legal protection throughout the EU. That is, they enjoy the legal presumption of validity and authenticity, placing the burden of proof on the challenging party in the event of a dispute.
A key differentiating factor of Scrive QES lies in its vision: enabling the same document to be signed by multiple parties across different EU member states. Verifying the signatory’s identity is a crucial aspect of creating a qualified electronic signature, and Scrive QES makes it possible for each signatory to securely identify themself using their national eID, provided it meets the applicable requirements of the eIDAS. Currently, Scrive QES integrates Swedish BankID, but as additional eIDs are incorporated over time, the solution will expand to support cross-border signing within the same service, facilitating seamless compliance and expanding accessibility across the EU.
