Denmark E-signature Legality Guide

Check out the country-specific facts about electronic signature laws and regulations.

E-signature Legality in Denmark

Denmark is a member state of the European Union and follows EU law regarding e-signatures. Regulation (EU) No 910/2014, known as eIDAS, is the central law governing electronic identification and trust services in the EU. It went into full effect in 2016.

It establishes a standard framework for e-signatures, with three levels of digital signature that have different levels of security: Simple Electronic Signature (SES), Advanced Electronic Signature (AdES), and Qualified Electronic Signature (QES), the most secure of the three, which requires a certificate issued by a qualified signature creation device.

Consult a legal professional to ensure you’re following all relevant laws and regulations regarding e-signatures.

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