What are Qualified Trust Services?
Qualified Trust Services are specialized digital security services that meet rigorous regulatory standards established under the eIDAS (Electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services) framework in the European Union. These services are provided by Qualified Trust Service Providers (QTSPs) who have undergone strict accreditation and regular auditing by designated supervisory bodies.
These services include:
- Qualified electronic signatures and seals
- Qualified electronic time stamps
- Qualified website authentication
- Qualified electronic registered delivery
- Qualified preservation of electronic signatures and seals
- Qualified validation services
Qualified Trust Services offer the highest level of legal certainty and security in digital transactions, carrying automatic cross-border recognition throughout the EU. They provide a presumption of integrity, authenticity, and non-repudiation that is equivalent to handwritten signatures in the physical world.
Organizations implementing Qualified Trust Services benefit from enhanced security, streamlined compliance, and increased trust in their digital operations and customer interactions.
IDnow is a majority joint venture partner of the QTSP, IDnow Trust Services AB.
