A digital signature is an electronic method to confirm the identity of the signer and ensure the integrity of a document — legally equivalent to a handwritten signature in accordance with the European eIDAS regulation.
What is a digital signature?
SoftAdvice integrates Penneo — a leading Scandinavian e-signing platform — with M-Files. After an approval workflow in M-Files, the document is automatically sent to Penneo for signing and returns signed to the vault..
The three types of digital signatures (eIDAS)
Benefits of digital signing with Penneo + M-Files
How does digital signing with Penneo work in M-Files?
Frequently Asked Questions about Digital Signatures
A digital signature is an electronic method to confirm the identity of the signer and ensure the integrity of a document, in accordance with the eIDAS regulation.
eIDAS distinguishes SES (simple electronic signature), AES (advanced signature with verification), and QES (qualified signature). QES has the highest legal value.
Ja. eIDAS geldt in alle EU-lidstaten. Een QES heeft dezelfde juridische waarde als een handgeschreven handtekening. Penneo met M-Files levert eIDAS-conforme handtekeningen.
Upon approval in an M-Files workflow, the document is automatically sent to Penneo. After signing, it returns to M-Files with the correct metadata.
Contracts, employment agreements, NDAs, purchase orders, and compliance documents. Most B2B documents that require a signature are suitable.