This article contains information on the signing methods that Penneo supports.
Penneo offers two categories of signing methods
- Electronic ID
- Simple Electronic Signatures
Both options enable the creation of electronic signatures, but not all electronic signatures are equally valid and enforceable from a legal perspective. Below are the signing methods we support. Click on one to read more about it.
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Danish MitID
MitID is the next generation of NemID, meant to provide users with a better and safer digital experience and to provide Danish society with a more resilient eID solution that will be able to withstand the digital threats that the future might bring.
You can use MitID for everything that you are used to using your NemID for. That can be anything from logging into your bank account, checking your tax returns, or signing documents via Penneo.
Swedish BankID
BankID Sweden has been developed by several large banks for use by individuals, authorities, and companies. The customer’s identification is guaranteed by the bank issuing the BankID. If you want to have a closer look at the process of signing using BankID with Penneo, check out this article.
According to Swedish law and regulations within the European Union, BankID is an identification method that ensures authentication of the signer. Therefore, a digital signature made with a BankID is legally binding.
Norwegian BankID
BankID Norway is a personal and simple electronic ID for secure identification issued by all the banks in Norway. All Norwegian BankID signatures via Penneo are Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES). Norway follows the “Act on implementation of the EU Regulation on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market” (Lov om elektroniske tillitstjenster).
The Norwegian BankID meets the official requirements set forth under the EU eIDAS Regulation for authentication and legally binding electronic signatures.
If you want to have a closer look at the process of signing using BankID with Penneo, check out this article.
Itsme®
itsme® is a secure identity solution available across Europe, allowing users to log in securely, share their ID data or sign documents by using their smartphone.
All signatures with itsme® through Penneo are Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES). If you want to have a closer look at the process of signing using itsme® with Penneo, check out this article.
Finnish FTN
The Finnish Trust Network (FTN) is managed by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) and consists of a set of banks and mobile companies (Mobiilivarmenne) providing eID schemes in compliance with the Finnish Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services.
Any Finnish citizen or legal entity owning one of the network’s IDs can now use Penneo for online authentication, to carry out secure transactions, and to sign legally binding agreements. If you want to have a closer look at the process of signing using FTN with Penneo, check out this article.
ID Verifier
ID Verifier is a trusted identity proofing solution that enables users to securely and easily authenticate themselves using a mobile device, a passport and their face. It can be used with NFC-compatible passports and ID cards from over 100 countries worldwide.
ID Verifier is certified by BSI (The British Standard Institution) according to the requirements for identity proofing defined in the EU eIDAS regulation, and when used in Penneo Sign the result is legally binding Qualified Electronic Signature(QES).
If you want to have a closer look at the process of signing using ID Verifier with Penneo, check out this article.
.beID
The Belgian eID (.beID) is a secure identity solution provided by the Belgian government, enabling users to authenticate themselves, share ID data, and sign documents electronically using their eID card, card reader and PIN code.
All signatures made with the Belgian eID are legally binding, as they meet the requirements for Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) defined in the EU eIDAS regulation. If you want to have a closer look at the process of signing using Belgian eID with Penneo, check out this article.
AusweisApp
The AusweisApp is Germany's official secure digital identity solution, managed by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). It allows German citizens and residents to securely authenticate their identity online and sign digital documents using their smartphone or computer, a physical German ID card (Online-Ausweis), and a PIN.
Under the EU eIDAS Regulation, the German eID function meets the highest security standards. When used to sign documents via Penneo the result is legally binding Qualified Electronic Signature (QES). If you want to have a closer look at the process of signing using AusweisApp with Penneo, check out this article.
Simple Electronic Signatures
Signing with a Simple Electronic Signature (SES) means drawing your signature on a tablet or computer, uploading a picture of your signature, or creating a text-based signature. If you want to have a closer look at the process of signing using Simple Electronic Signature, check out this article.
A Simple Electronic Signature is much safer than a conventional pen-made signature, as both the IP address of the signer and the date and time of the signature are registered and become an integral part of the final digital document. As a result, content integrity and non-alteration are ensured. However, a signature made using a Simple Electronic Signature is not as secure as one made with an e-ID, nor does it meet the eIDAS Regulation requirement. Therefore, we only recommend using it as an exception when you require a signature from an individual who does not possess or cannot access an electronic ID.
If you are to send out a document and want to enable your signer to sign it using a Simple Electronic Signature, check out this guide: How to activate the Simple Electronic Signatures option.