eIDAS certification

eIDAS certification

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eIDAS certification
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The eIDAS certification refers to the certification framework established by European Union's Electronic Identification, Authentication, and Trust Services (eIDAS) Regulations. eIDAS is a regulation that sets standards for electronic identification and trust services within the EU.

The eIDAS Regulation, which came into effect on 1 July 2016, aims to establish a framework that allows for seamless cross-border recognition and acceptance of electronic identification and trust services across EU member states. It promotes the use of electronic identification (eID) and trust services, such as electronic signatures, electronic seals, electronic time stamps, and electronic registered delivery services. 

Trust services increase confidence in the use of electronic transactions through mechanisms such as verifying the identity of individuals and businesses online and verifying the authenticity of electronic data e.g. documents.

eIDAS certification is a process through which trust service providers (TSPs) can demonstrate compliance with the requirements and standards outlined in the eIDAS Regulation. TSPs that offer electronic identification, authentication, or trust services can undergo certification to ensure that their services meet the necessary security, privacy, and interoperability requirements. 

The UK eIDAS Regulations are an amendment form of the EU eIDAS Regulation and retain many aspects of the EU Regulation but are tailored for use within the UK.

The key requirements of eIDAS regulation

Electronic Identification (eID):

  • Reliability: eID schemes must have a high level of assurance and reliability in verifying the identity of individuals
  • Privacy: eID systems should respect the privacy of individuals and comply with data protection laws
  • Interoperability: eID schemes should be interoperable; allowing for cross-border recognition and acceptance within the EU
  • Non-discrimination: eID systems should not discriminate against individuals based on their nationality or place of residence

Electronic signatures

  • Validity and legal effect: Electronic signatures that comply with the eIDAS Regulations are legally equivalent to handwritten signatures
  • Levels of assurance: The regulation defines different levels of assurance for electronic signatures, ranging from simple to qualified electronic signatures
  • Integrity and authenticity: Electronic signatures must ensure the integrity and authenticity of the signed data
  • Signature Creation Devices: The regulation outlines requirements for secure signature creation devices to generate electronic signatures

Trust services

  • Qualified Trust Services: The eIDAS Regulation defines criteria for qualified trust services, including qualified electronic signatures, electronic seals, electronic time stamps, and electronic registered delivery services
  • Certification of Trust Service Providers (TSPs): TSPs can undergo certification to demonstrate compliance with the regulation's requirements
  • Security and integrity: Trust service providers must implement appropriate security measures to protect the services they offer
  • Transparency: TSPs should provide clear and transparent information about their services, terms, and conditions

Cross-Border Regulaltion 

  • Mutual recognition: Member states of the EU are required to recognize and accept eID and trust services from other member states
  • Notification: Member states should notify the European Commission of their eID schemes and trusted list of qualified trust service providers

How BSI can help you

BSI is accredited against the requirement of the eIDAS regulation to provide certification for the requirements of the scheme. 

BSI Assurance is currently the only Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) in the UK.

We have the required testing and certification experience to be the right partner for the requirements of the eIDAS certification in the EU and UK.

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