WESIGN DOC eSignature Compliance in the United Kingdom

Legal Framework

The ECA 2000 provides the fundamental recognition for electronic signatures and the admissibility of electronic documents in court.

After Brexit, the UK retained eIDAS within its domestic legislation, now referred to as UK eIDAS, ensuring continuity with the high standards established by the EU regulation.

Under these combined frameworks, an electronic signature is legally valid if it demonstrates:

• The signer’s intent to sign the document.

• The signer’s identity can be attributed to the signature.

• The integrity of the signed data is maintained.

• The record can be reliably retained for future reference.

WESIGN DOC’s Compliance Assurance

WESIGN DOC’s signing infrastructure and trust services are fully aligned with the requirements of the UK’s ECA 2000 and retained eIDAS regulation.

Our qualified signature framework meets the highest standards of trust, security, and verification within the United Kingdom, ensuring that every document signed through our platform meets both business and regulatory expectations.

Our system uses advanced identity verification and cryptographic technology to protect signer identity, guarantee document integrity, and provide audit trails that satisfy legal and evidentiary requirements in the UK.

Key Compliance Highlights

• Compliant with UK Electronic Communications Act 2000 and retained eIDAS Regulation.

• Utilizes qualified certificates issued under EU Regulation 910/2014 Annex III standards, ensuring high assurance levels for identity and data integrity.

• Each signed document includes an embedded digital certificate verifying authenticity and non-repudiation.

• Ensures integrity and authenticity of signed records through cryptographic validation.

• Signatures verified through trusted lists (EUTL/UK TSL) appear as “valid” when opened in PDF viewers such as Adobe Acrobat.

• Maintains secure audit trails for all transactions in accordance with UK evidentiary rules.