Electronic signatures with signoSign/Universal
With signoSign/Universal, you can capture electronic signatures that are legally binding, conclusive and secure. Our solution offers more than just a graphical representation of the signature - it also stores biometric signature data and reliably protects the document against tampering.
Biometric data for forensically usable signatures
Important biometric features are captured during the signature process, including
This data can be used by a handwriting expert to forensically analyse and authenticate the signature. As a result, signoSign/Universal fulfils the highest requirements for evidentiary security and authenticity.
Protection through digital signature according to ISO standard
In addition to the biometric signature, the document is digitally signed in accordance with the ISO standard. The hash value (checksum) of the PDF document is signed with a certificate. This process offers:
Write speed
Printing behavior
acceleration
Pick-up and drop-off points
Movement sequences
Time measurements
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Tamper protection
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Traceable document history
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easy verification of document integrity

Legally binding and secure
...eIDAS-compliant due to standards

An electronic signature contains a large amount of information
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Graphical representation of the signature
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Biometric signature data
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Certificate information
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Date and time
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Document checksum (hash)
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Biometrics checksum (hash)
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GPS information
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Device information and IP address
Security - Made in Germany
The electronic signature solutions from signotec are designed and developed in Germany with the highest standards of data protection and data security. Its own high standards of security and quality make signotec one of the world's leading providers.
PDF SIGNATURE
During development, signotec particularly places value on established standards and explicitly avoids proprietary technologies. For example, PDF signatures are executed according to ISO 19005-1:2005 and 32000-1:2008, so that they can be verified by anyone at any time (even without signotec software).
ENCRYPTION
The sensitive signature data is encrypted with a public key certificate with 4,096 bits, with the private part retained by a notary. This ensures that only the notary can decrypt signatures. Misuse of the captured signatures is therefore almost completely excluded.
SECURE CLOUD
Furthermore, our own cloud solutions are hosted exclusively in certified data centres within Germany. They are protected with state-of-the-art technology, so that your data is secured in the best possible way at all times. Of course, every customer can conclude an agreement with us for contract data processing in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.
CERTIFICATIONS
As a supporter of standardised technologies, signotec has been a member of TeleTrust e. V. for many years and bears the renowned "IT Security Made in Germany" seal. In addition, signoSign/Universal was successfully certified by BiTMI e. V. and bears the seal "Software Made in Germany".



Legal basis
signoSign/Universal already fulfils all important legal requirements for electronic signatures as standard - both at national and European level. These include in particular
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the eIDAS Regulation of the European Union
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the German Trust Services Act (VDG)
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the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG new)
Quality levels of electronic signatures
The legal framework distinguishes between three types of electronic signatures:
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Simple electronic signatures (EES)
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Advanced electronic signatures (FES)
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Qualified electronic signatures (QES)
These signatures are legally binding and recognised in all EU member states in accordance with the eIDAS Regulation.
signoSign/Universal: legally secure by default
Even in its standard configuration, signoSign/Universal fulfils the requirements for an advanced electronic signature (FES). The integration of qualified electronic signatures (QES) is also possible as an option - for example in conjunction with certified signature cards or remote signature services.
Further information
A comprehensive description of the legal basis and the differences in the quality levels can be found on the signotec website.

MAXIMUM SECURITY DUE TO STANDARDS
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PDF signature according to ISO 19005-1:2005 and
32000-1:2008
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Orientation towards BiPRO standard 262 for the embedding of signature data
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LTV signatures (long-term-validation) for long-term verifiability of the signature
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Certified data centres in Germany
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Advanced electronic signature in accordance with the European eIDAS Regulation
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Seal: "IT Security Made in Germany" from TeleTrust e. V.
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Seal: "Software Made in Germany" from the BiTMI e. V.
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Contract data processing according to GDPR