Signature levels adapted to each type of document
In a world where speed and security are the watchwords, the electronic signature is often the missing piece of the digital transformation puzzle. Traditional handwritten signatures are still widely used in both the private and public sectors. But while the task may seem straightforward when the number of documents at stake is limited and involves few interlocutors, it lends itself less to the context of business process digitization.
Electronic signatures and the dematerialization of exchanges they enable offer many advantages, both for companies (and their support functions) and for private individuals. And that's without compromising on security... provided, of course, that you make the right choice between the different levels of electronic signature provided for by regulations.
The Lex Persona solutions meet all the signature levels required by the European eIDAS regulation.
The eIDAS regulation: a legal framework for a reliable and secure electronic signature
The European eIDAS regulation, in force since 2016, provides a framework for electronic signatures, and more broadly for electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions within the internal market. It aims to establish a common standard to guarantee the security and reliability of exchanges by covering the areas of electronic identification (eID), and qualified and non-qualified trust services. The aim of this regulation is to ensure that all electronic transactions are underpinned by a solid and reliable foundation.
How do you choose the right signature level?
Here are the different levels of electronic signature according to eIDAS :
Single-level electronic signature
Definition of a simple electronic signature
Article 3 of the eIDAS regulation defines electronic signatures, commonly known as "simple" signatures eIDAS regulation, as "data in electronic form, which are attached or which are attached to or logically associated with other data in electronic form and which the signatory uses to sign".
Advanced electronic signature
Definition of advanced electronic signature
The advanced electronic signature uniquely identifies the signatory and offers a high level of security. This category is the most widely used in practice. Defined by article 26 of the regulation, it must meet the following requirements:
- "To be univocally linked to the Signatory;
- "enable the Signatory to be identified";
- "have been created using electronic signature creation data that the Signatory can, with a high level of confidence, use under its exclusive control;
- The signature "must be linked to the data associated with this signature in such a way that any subsequent modification of the data is detectable".
There is also a level defined specifically for public services in article 27 of the eIDAS regulation, which consists of an advanced electronic signature based on a qualified electronic signature certificate .
Qualified electronic signature
Definition of a qualified electronic signature
The qualified electronic signature represents the highest level of security. The only one to offer the same legal value as a handwritten signature, it is "created using a qualified electronic signature creation device, and is based on a qualified electronic signature certificate". According to articles 3 and 28, a qualified electronic signature certificate is defined as "an electronic signature certificate issued by a qualified trust service provider which meets the requirements set out in Annex I".
The benefits of Lex Persona electronic signature
A solution:
White label
to enhance your identity and strengthen bonds of trust with your interlocutors.
Customizable
and easy-to-use, to adapt to your organization, practices and business rules.
Open
to offer public and private authentication modes, or local certificate support.
Interconnectable
thanks to its powerful, free API for seamless integration with your business applications.
Easy to deploy
thanks to intuitive ergonomics that adapt to all organizational models.
Secure
with data centers located in France, 100% French service providers and an electronic signature that meets the most demanding standards, for all 3 signature levels.
An electronic signature guaranteeing the highest security and regulatory standards
At Lex Persona, as a key player in digital trust, we are committed to providing our customers and partners with solutions that meet the highest standards of security and legal compliance. This commitment is reflected in our constant pursuit of the most rigorous certifications in our field.
Sovereignty and data confidentiality
Lex Persona, a French-registered and RGPD-compliant company, ensures that all data passing through our servers is hosted in France, safe from the US Cloud Act.
On Premise mode
Your documents remain within your own infrastructure, guaranteeing their sovereignty.
In SaaS mode
Although documents are hosted on our infrastructure, they retain their integrity and legal value.
Lex Persona compliance
Our ISO 27001:2017 and HDS certifications testify to our commitment to data security.
ETSI EN 319 411-1 LCP compliance for issuing advanced electronic signature certificates.
eIDAS ETSI EN 319 421 qualification for our time-stamping services, ensuring the temporal integrity of documents.
eIDAS ETSI EN 319 411-2 QCP-n-qscd certification for issuing qualified electronic signature certificates, guaranteeing the highest level of compliance and legal recognition.
All these acronyms, numbers and opaque letters mean one thing: we're experts in the field, and recognized as such. Count on us to guide you through the implementation of our electronic signature tools and find the solutions best suited to your organization.
