The eIDAS Regulation provides a unified framework for electronic identification (eID) and trust services across the European Union, enhancing interoperability among the 28 EU countries. This regulation ensures that electronic identifications and trust services are mutually recognized across borders, streamlining the delivery of business services throughout the EU.

How Companies Benefit from eIDAS Compliance

Reduced Administrative Burden: Simplifies electronic transactions with companies, customers, and public administrations.
Efficiency Boost: Streamlines business processes, reducing costs and increasing profits.
Enhanced Security: Ensures safer electronic transactions, boosting consumer trust and expanding the potential customer base.

Trust Services under eIDAS Include:

Electronic Signature (eSignature): An electronic expression of a person’s agreement to a document’s content, with qualified eSignatures holding the same legal status as handwritten signatures.
Electronic Seal (eSeal): The digital equivalent of a stamp, guaranteeing the origin and integrity of a document.
Electronic Timestamp (eTimestamp): Certifies that a document existed at a specific point in time.

Access New Markets: Facilitates cross-border identification/authentication of potential customers or clients within the EU.
Time and Cost Savings: Enables rapid and trusted customer identification.
Enhanced Security: Ensures stricter identification for high-value or restricted goods.
Increased Convenience: Allows customers to reuse their national ID, improving user experience.
The financial services sector stands to gain significantly from eID and trust services, opening up new business opportunities for cross-border financial services.

Qualified Electronic Signatures and Seals
Electronic Authentication
Trust Services
A Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) or Qualified Electronic Seal (QESeal) must comply with the eIDAS Regulation to ensure legal validity and security within the EU.
EUDI Wallet and eIDAS 2.0:
The EUDI Wallet aims to provide users with a secure means of sharing verified identity and data attributes with public and private services. The updated eIDAS 2.0 targets 80% digital identity usage among EU residents by 2030, supporting the development of a comprehensive digital identity ecosystem.

The eIDAS regulation applies to all EU member states and the European Economic Area (EEA), including Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
Organisations in these regions must comply with eIDAS for:
Legal Adherence
Security and Reliability
Competitive Advantages
Building Customer Trust

KYC3 offers tailored services to support fintech companies in achieving eIDAS compliance, including:
Automated KYC Verification: Streamlines the customer onboarding process with advanced AI and machine learning technologies.
Real-Time Data Analysis: Ensures accurate and up-to-date customer information, enhancing the reliability of electronic identification processes.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides ongoing surveillance of customer activities to detect and address potential risks promptly.
Comprehensive Compliance Solutions: Helps businesses navigate the regulatory landscape and meet eIDAS requirements efficiently.
For more details on the eIDAS Regulation and its benefits, read the full guidebook . The European Commission’s press release also highlights the final agreement on the EU Digital Identity Wallet.
For support with eIDAS compliance, contact KYC3 and leverage our expertise to ensure your business stays ahead in the evolving regulatory landscape. Book a call with us