Advanced electronic seal (AdES), is an electronic signature one level below a qualified signature that identifies the signer as a legal person (Company, organization or institution). It is based on an Advanced Electronic Certificate. Technologically there is no difference between them, but there is a difference in the process of authentication of the person when issuing the certificate and the level of authentication when signing. This signature is fully suitable for legal transactions, but is not suitable for communication with the State.
The main difference is that the verification of the person when issuing the certificate does not need to be done in person or with another qualified certificate.
The second factor used in signing may not have as high a level of security. NFQES Authenticator or SMS can be used.
Benefits of an electronic signature
Convenince
NFQES electronic signature will allow you to complete all contracts comfortably, quickly and easily. Anytime and anywhere directly from your mobile phone.
Flexibility
Our trusted services will provide you with he highest guarantee of authenticity and security of electronic signing. With the NFQES platform, you and your clients can be certain that the signature on the document is 100% original
Innovative
We offer a simple and convenient solution based on the advanced technology of the 21st century. Without the need to install software and hire IT specialits and in line with the idea of “paperless”.
Characteristics of e-signature
Secure
Safety is our top priority. We use the latest encryption techologies and guarantee the highest standards, similiar to those used in banking institutions.
Legally binding
You can be sure that the documents on which you send your electronic signature are legally binding throughout EU, in accordance with the eIDAS regulation, the GDPR policy, as well as the requirements set out in the Civil Code and the Office of Econonic Competition and Consumer Protection.
Ecological
Let’s help the environment thanks to reliable NFQES paperless technologies. Don’t waste money on document archiving, printing, servicing, postal services and outdated paper document processing.
CONDITIONS AND WHY MANDATE CERTIFICATE?
The mandate certificate is, in the sense of §8 par. 1 of Act no. 272/2016 Coll. , a qualified certificate for an electronic signature issued to an individual who is authorized to:
• by law or on the basis of the law to act for or on behalf of another person or public authority
• perform activities according to a special regulation
• perform function according to a special regulation
The individual to whom this type of certificate is issued is referred to as the mandate holder.
Thanks to the mandate certificate, it is possible to carry out legal acts electronically, which traditionally require a written form.
Kvalifikovaný poskytovateľ dôveryhodných služieb, ktorému kvalifikovaný štatút udelil orgán dohľadu t. j . Národný bezpečnostný úrad (NBÚ), vydá mandátny certifikát mandatárovi, ktorý preukáže oprávnenie podľa §8 ods. 2 zákona 272/2016 Z. z. zákon o dôveryhodných službách, spôsobom uvedeným pre dané oprávnenie v zozname oprávnení vedenom NBÚ.
Qualitifed provider of trusted services, to which the qualified status was granted by the supervisory authority, which is The National Security Authority(NBU), will issue a mandate certificate to an mandate holder, who proves authorization according to §8 par. 2 of Act 272/2016 Coll. the Act on Trusted Services, in the manner indicated for given authorization in the list of authorizations kept by the NBU.
The mandate certificate must not contain a pseudonym.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
It is required for signing documents(Contracts, Orders, etc…) that require a written signature
A qualified electronic signature is equivalent to a handwritten signature.
A qualified electronic signature certificate is required to create a qualified electronic signature.
A qualified certificate can only be issued by qualified providers of trusted services, such as NFQES/brainit.sk, s.r.o. .
In order to obtain a qualified certificate, it is necessary to verify your identity through an electornic identity card or by showing your passport.
We can say that a qualified electronic signature is more effective than a handwritten signature, as it cannot be rejected as evidence in a court process.
In case of a handwritten signature, its authenticity is verified by a handwriting expert.
The procedure for obtaining a mandate certificate is the same as in the case of obtaining a qualified certificate for a qualified electronic signature, with the fact that in the case of a mandate certificate, the applicant must demonstrate in a credible manner, in accordance with the applicable legislation, the right to the authorization for which he is requesting to issue a mandate certificate.