Global Legislation Review
Organizations around the world are rapidly digitizing their processes to enable digital business and government. E-signatures are proving essential to this transformation.
Learn about the various global e-signature laws and regulations to help manage your compliance risk. For further information about the legal effectiveness of e-signatures and digital signatures in a given country, consult your legal counsel.
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Electronic Signature Law or Regulation |
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Digital Signature Law No. 25,506 as amended by Law 27,446 and Argentine Civil and Commercial Code |
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The Electronic Transactions Act |
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Austria |
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Bahrain | Decree Law No. 54 (2018) |
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Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Medida Provisoria 2.200-2 (Provisional Measure No. 2200-2/2001, as amended by Law No. 14063/2020) |
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Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA) and individual provincial and territorial electronic transactions statutes |
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The Act on Electronic Documents, Electronic Signatures, and Certification Services of Signatures |
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China |
The Electronic Signature Law of the People’s Republic of China (2004) |
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Law 527 and Decree 2364/2012 |
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Czech Republic |
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Denmark |
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Dominican Republic |
Law 126-02 |
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Ecuador |
Law on Electronic Commerce, Electronic Signatures, and Data Messages |
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Egypt |
The E-Signature Law |
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Finland |
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Greece |
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Guatemala |
The Electronic Communications and Signatures Law |
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The Electronic Transactions Ordinance Act (ETO) |
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Hungary |
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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India |
Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) |
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Indonesia |
Law 11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transactions, amended by Law 19 of 2016 |
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Israel |
Electronic Signature Law, 2001 |
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Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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The Electronic Signatures and Certification Business Act |
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Luxembourg |
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Malaysia |
Electronic Commerce Act 2006 (ECA) |
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E-signature legality is governed by multiple applicable laws and regulations set out by various legal bodies |
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Netherlands |
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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New Zealand |
The Electronic Transactions Act (ETA) |
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Norway |
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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The Signature and Digital Certificates Law |
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Philippines |
The Republic Act No. 8792 or he Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 |
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Poland |
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Portugal |
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Russia |
Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 63-FZ on Electronic Signature |
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Saudia Arabia |
The Electronic Transactions Law (issued by Royal Decree No. M/8) |
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The Electronic Transactions Act (ETA) |
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South Africa |
The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 |
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South Korea |
Framework Act on Electronic Documents and Transactions (FAEDT) and the Electronic Signature Act (ESA) |
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Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Sweden |
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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The Federal Law on Certification Services in the Area of Electronic Signature (ZertES, SR 943.03) |
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Taiwan |
The Electronic Signatures Act |
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Thailand |
The Electronic Transactions Act (ETA) |
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The United Arab Emirates |
Electronic Commerce Law (Law No. (1) of 2006 On Electronic Commerce and Transactions) |
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Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS) |
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Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) and Uniform Transactions Act (UETA) |
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Turkey |
The Electronic Signature Law No. 5070 |
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Ukraine |
The Law of Ukraine on Electronic Trust Services (No. 2155-VIII) |
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Vietnam |
The Law on E-Transactions 2005 (No. 51/2005/QH11) |
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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this guide is for information purposes only, provided as is as of the date of publication and should not be relied upon as legal advice or to determine how the law applies to your business or organization. It is recommended that you seek guidance from your legal counsel with regard to law applying specifically to your business or organization and how to ensure compliance. OneSpan does not accept liability for the contents of these materials or for third parties materials.
Last updated: November 2020
Global Legislation Review
Organizations around the world are rapidly digitizing their processes to enable digital business and government. E-signatures are proving essential to this transformation.
Learn about the various global e-signature laws and regulations to help manage your compliance risk. For further information about the legal effectiveness of e-signatures and digital signatures in a given country, consult your legal counsel.
Country: Argentina
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Digital Signature Law No. 25,506 as amended by Law 27,446 and Argentine Civil and Commercial Code
Country: Australia
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Electronic Transactions Act
Country: Austria
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Belgium
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Brazil
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Medida Provisoria 2.200-2 (Provisional Measure No. 2200-2/2001, as amended by Law No. 14063/2020)
Country: Canada
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA) and individual provincial and territorial electronic transactions statutes
Country: Chile
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Act on Electronic Documents, Electronic Signatures, and Certification Services of Signatures
Country: China
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Electronic Signature Law of the People’s Republic of China (2004)
Country: Colombia
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Law 527 and Decree 2364/2012
Country: Czech Republic
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Denmark
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Dominican Republic
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Law 126-02
Country: Ecuador
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Law on Electronic Commerce, Electronic Signatures, and Data Messages
Country: Egypt
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The E-Signature Law
Country: Finland
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: France
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Germany
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Greece
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Guatemala
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Electronic Communications and Signatures Law
Country: Hong Kong
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Electronic Transactions Ordinance Act (ETO)
Country: Hungary
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: India
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act)
Country: Indonesia
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Law 11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transactions, amended by Law 19 of 2016
Country: Israel
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Electronic Signature Law, 2001
Country: Ireland
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Italy
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Japan
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Electronic Signatures and Certification Business Act
Country: Luxembourg
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Malaysia
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Electronic Commerce Act 2006 (ECA)
Country: Mexico
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: E-signature legality is governed by multiple applicable laws and regulations set out by various legal bodies
Country: Netherlands
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: New Zealand
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Electronic Transactions Act (ETA)
Country: Norway
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Peru
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Signature and Digital Certificates Law
Country: Philippines
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Republic Act No. 8792 or he Electronic Commerce Act of 2000
Country: Poland
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Portugal
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Russia
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 63-FZ on Electronic Signature
Country: Saudia Arabia
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Electronic Transactions Law (issued by Royal Decree No. M/8)
Country: Singapore
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Electronic Transactions Act (ETA)
Country: South Africa
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002
Country: South Korea
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Framework Act on Electronic Documents and Transactions (FAEDT) and the Electronic Signature Act (ESA)
Country: Spain
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Sweden
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: Switzerland
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Federal Law on Certification Services in the Area of Electronic Signature (ZertES, SR 943.03)
Country: Taiwan
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Electronic Signatures Act
Country: Thailand
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Electronic Transactions Act (ETA)
Country: The United Arab Emirates
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Electronic Commerce Law (Law No. (1) of 2006 On Electronic Commerce and Transactions)
Country: The United Kingdom
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS)
Country: The United States
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) and Uniform Transactions Act (UETA)
Country: Turkey
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Electronic Signature Law No. 5070
Country: Ukraine
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Law of Ukraine on Electronic Trust Services (No. 2155-VIII)
Country: Vietnam
Electronic Signature Law or Regulation: The Law on E-Transactions 2005 (No. 51/2005/QH11)
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Quick DemoDISCLAIMER: The information contained in this guide is for information purposes only, provided as is as of the date of publication and should not be relied upon as legal advice or to determine how the law applies to your business or organization. It is recommended that you seek guidance from your legal counsel with regard to law applying specifically to your business or organization and how to ensure compliance. OneSpan does not accept liability for the contents of these materials or for third parties materials.
Last updated: November 2020