Following QTSP status, Scrive launches Qualified Electronic Signatures with BankID

Scrive proudly announces that it has been granted the status as a Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP), now offering Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) in collaboration with Swedish BankID. This development is a testament to Scrive’s commitment to providing trusted services and empowering Nordic businesses to embrace digital transactions. Scrive enables transactions with the highest level of reliability and cross-border recognition, meeting the growing demand for secure, compliant, and efficient business operations in an increasingly digital world.

As the shift from physical to digital solutions accelerates, the demand for stronger digital security and legal compliance has never been more significant. As a QTSP, Scrive is now tackling this challenge head-on with Scrive QES, delivering a solution that ensures businesses meet the highest EU regulatory standards for secure and legally binding digital transactions.

Why QES matters – even for Nordic businesses
In industries with high-risk transactions, such as finance and telecommunications, QES provide a critical layer of security. As trust becomes harder to establish in the face of rising fraud and misinformation, QES offers businesses and consumers the assurance of legally robust and secure digital transactions.

The need for stronger compliance and security standards is further emphasised by national authorities. The Swedish Ministry of Finance’s 2023 report on government e-identification(1) highlights the importance of QES capabilities, while the Swedish Land Registry (Lantmäteriet) has proposed making QES mandatory for certain documents.(2) These trends underscore the increasing demand for legally binding electronic signatures across industries.

While Sweden does not currently mandate QES for specific agreements, businesses in Sweden and across the EU can leverage QES to stay ahead of evolving regulations and maintain a competitive edge in regulated sectors. By offering the highest level of electronic signatures as recognised by the EU, companies can demonstrate compliance and enhance trust in their digital processes.

Scrive is therefore proud to provide QES, the EU’s most advanced standard for electronic signatures, carrying the same legal weight as a handwritten signature. By securely linking the signature to the signer and verifying their identity via a national eID, Scrive QES ensures legal certainty, builds trust, and safeguards the integrity of every signed document. Swedish BankID welcomes the development, which gives national businesses an opportunity to secure their digital transactions at the highest level:

“We are very pleased that Scrive can now offer Qualified Electronic Signature with Swedish BankID. With QES, organisations can offer the highest level of trust, providing clients and stakeholders with complete confidence in the authenticity of their documents. The guaranteed security and integrity of Scrive’s solution not only builds trust but also helps mitigate risks associated with non-compliance.”
Kaisa Fexe, Head of Marketing and Business of Swedish BankID

Scrive redefines secure digital transactions
Scrive is setting a new standard for secure digital transactions with its innovative approach to Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES). Unlike traditional systems, Scrive uses short-term qualified certificates with national eIDs notified under the eIDAS regulation.

This allows users with compatible eIDs to sign documents intuitively and effortlessly, with minimal setup required, simplifying complex workflows. This empowers businesses to execute secure, legally binding transactions in just a few clicks, while ensuring compliance with strict regulatory requirements—especially for highly regulated industries.

Currently supporting Swedish BankID, with plans to add more eIDs, Scrive QES delivers a smoother, more flexible signing experience, aiming to enable seamless cross-border signing across the EU, promoting interoperability and ease of use.

“With Scrive QES, companies can be assured that their digital transactions meet the highest regulatory standards, whether in Sweden or anywhere in the EU. It’s not just about meeting security and compliance requirements; it’s about equipping businesses to operate efficiently and with confidence.”
Mads Rebsdorf, CEO of Scrive

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1. En säker och tillgänglig statlig e-legitimation
2. Digitala fastighetsköp & Förköpsrätt vid fastighetstransaktioner