Signkoi blog
How electronic signatures work where you are, step-by-step how-tos and what’s new in Signkoi — in plain language.
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The UK has some of the most flexible e-signature rules in Europe. Here is what the Electronic Communications Act 2000, UK eIDAS and the Law Commission's 2019 report say, which documents still need wet ink or a witness, and how to keep strong evidence.
Polish law distinguishes written form, electronic form and documentary form — and that distinction decides what a simple electronic signature can do. Here is how eIDAS and the Polish Civil Code fit together, which documents need a notary, and how to keep good evidence.
Dutch law ties the value of an electronic signature to how reliable it is for its purpose. Here is what eIDAS and the Dutch Civil Code say, which documents usually need a notary, and how to keep strong evidence when you use simple electronic signatures.
Italy layers its Digital Administration Code (CAD) on top of eIDAS and has a long tradition of digital signatures. Here is what a simple electronic signature can do in Italy, which documents need an advanced, qualified or digital signature or a notary, and how to keep good evidence.
Spanish contract law is built on freedom of form, so most agreements can generally be signed electronically. Here is how eIDAS, Law 6/2020 and the Civil Code fit together, which documents usually need a notary, and how to keep strong evidence.
France has recognised electronic writing and signatures since 2000, and eIDAS now applies on top. Here is how the Civil Code treats electronic signatures, which documents usually need a notary or a handwritten signature, and how to keep strong evidence.
Most contracts in Germany need no particular form, so they can generally be signed electronically. Here is how eIDAS and the German Civil Code fit together, which documents still need Schriftform, a qualified signature or a notary, and how to keep strong evidence.
The eIDAS Regulation sets common rules for electronic signatures in all 27 EU member states. Here is what it says about simple, advanced and qualified signatures, where national law still asks for more, and how to keep good evidence.