Electronic signature

The electronic signature is a technical procedure which makes it possible to guarantee the authenticity of a document or an electronic message and to ensure the identity of the sender. It is based on a certification infrastructure managed by third party providers - the certification services providers. In order to encourage the development of e-commerce, the legislator allows such providers to be recognized on a voluntary basis. In addition, under certain conditions, the law assigns equal status to the electronic signature as a handwritten signature.