eallkirja
Eallkirja is the term used for electronic signatures, a method of signing documents digitally so their integrity can be verified and the signer's identity can be established without a handwritten signature. Electronic signatures are based on cryptographic techniques and can be used for personal, business, and government transactions, enabling faster and paperless workflows while providing evidence of authorship and tamper resistance.
In the European Union, electronic signatures are governed by the eIDAS Regulation, which defines three levels:
Technically, eallkirja relies on public key infrastructure (PKI). The signer uses a private key to generate
Applications include signing contracts, tax forms, official documents, and interactions with e-government portals. In Estonia, electronic