EIDAS

eIDAS is a set of standards for electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the European Single Market. It was established in EU Regulation № 910/2014 of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification, which repeals Directive 1999/93/EC.

EIDAS oversees electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the European Union's internal market. It regulates electronic signatures, electronic transactions, involved bodies and their embedding processes to provide a safe way for users to conduct business online like electronic funds transfer or transactions with public services. Both the signatory and recipient have access to a higher level of convenience and security. Instead of relying on traditional methods, such as mail, facsimile service, or appearing in person to submit paper-based documents, they may now perform transactions across borders, e.g., using “1-Click” technology.

eIDAS has created standards for which electronic signatures, qualified digital certificates, electronic seals, timestamps and other proof for authentication mechanisms enable electronic transactions with the same legal standing as transactions performed on paper.

The eiDAS Regulation came into effect in July 2014 as a means to facilitate secure and seamless electronic transactions within the European Union. EU member states are required to recognize electronic signatures that meet the standards of eIDAS.

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