How does an electronic signature work?
eSignatures are legally binding
Electronic signatures across the EU are governed by the Electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services Regulation (eIDAS), a set of standards for electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions. eIDAS defines 3 levels of electronic signatures; Simple, advanced and qualified electronic signature.
An electronic signature based on a qualified documentary evidence hold the same legal status to wet signatures.
| Type of Signature | Legal validity | Security | Common Use | LLEIDA.NET Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Signature | Legally binding, though with less evidentiary weight compared to advanced or qualified signatures. | Lower security levels, making it more prone to tampering. | Ideal for low-priority electronic documents. | Signing through an acceptance button. |
| Advanced Signature | Legally enforceable and recognized in court, offering a higher level of security than simple signatures. | Enhanced protection, resistant to forgery, and capable of detecting unauthorised modifications. | Used for critical electronic transactions. | Biometric Signatures OTP Authentication Digital Certificate Signing in Software |
| Qualified Signature | Provides the same legal value as a handwritten signature. | Top-tier security, nearly impossible to forge, utilising certificates and advanced security protocols. | Designed for high-value electronic transactions. | Digital Certificate Signing with cryptographic hardware. Cloud-based or centralised digital signing. |
Documentary evidence and custody
Documentary evidence:
The PDF documentary evidence collects all the electronic evidence generated during the signature process:
- Data related to Registered emails and Registered SMS sent and received, such as: content, email addresses, mobile phone numbers, IPs involved, dates and times of written communications
- Signed documents
- Technical annexes
- OTP, Click-to-Sign or biometric signature
- Attachments
The documentary evidence is digitally signed and with a CA time stamp Therefore, the content is tampered proof.
You can access to the documentary evidence of your e signature processes:
We issue documentary evidence with all the communication data; this evidence can be consulted and downloaded from your account.
Documentary custody:
The documents that are uploaded to the cloud during the signature process (receipts, payroll, documents officially authenticated.) shall remain under documentary custody for 5 years.
Getting started
Sign up at Click&Sign to access the Back office
From the first screen you can see a summary of the shipments made in the last month.
From the Click & Sign Back office you will create your own template by setting the different notification options for signatories, type of signature, reminders and notifications.
From the new sending section you can select the template you want and send your documents to be signed.
In the sent list you can check the status of all your sendings and download all the attached documentation, as well as the documentary evidence.
Finally, simply buy credits through the Click & Sign website to continue using the service. Suited to your needs, feeless.
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