Regulation (EU) 910/2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions (eIDAS)

Overview

The eIDAS Regulation creates a harmonized legal framework for electronic identification and trust services across the EU. It establishes mutual recognition of electronic identification schemes notified by Member States, defines three levels of assurance (low, substantial, high), and sets rules for trust services including electronic signatures (simple, advanced, qualified), electronic seals, timestamps, electronic registered delivery services, and website authentication certificates. Qualified trust services benefit from legal equivalence to paper-based equivalents. Regulation (EU) 910/2014 applies from 1 July 2016.

This eu regulation (32014R0910) is part of the EU’s legal framework governing digital identity. EU digital identity regulation establishes a framework for electronic identification and trust services to enable secure cross-border electronic transactions.

Type: EU Regulation

CELEX Number: 32014R0910

Date of Effect: See the official publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Key Provisions

Regulation (EU) 910/2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions (eIDAS) establishes the core legal framework in this field. For specific provisions, articles, and implementing measures, consult the full text on EUR-Lex.

Significance

This legislation represents a key component of EU law in the area of digital identity. It reflects the EU’s approach to harmonization and regulatory policy within the internal market framework.