eIDASlainsäädännön

eIDASlainsäädäntö, or the eIDAS Regulation, is a European Union law that establishes a framework for electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions. Its full title is Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market. The primary goal of eIDAS is to ensure that people and businesses can securely and conveniently use their national electronic identification schemes when interacting with public services in other EU member states. It also aims to boost the use of trust services, such as electronic signatures, seals, and time stamps, by providing a legal framework that guarantees their validity across the EU.

The regulation defines different levels of assurance for electronic identification: substantial and high. This allows for a proportionate approach to security and reliability based on the sensitivity of the transaction. For trust services, eIDAS sets common standards and requirements, making them legally recognized and trusted across borders. This facilitates cross-border trade, simplifies administrative procedures, and promotes digital innovation within the EU. The eIDAS Regulation replaced previous national legislation on electronic signatures and created a harmonized legal environment for digital transactions, fostering trust and security in the EU's digital single market.