TrustCloud Tech: new Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP)

For the second time, the TrustCloud group has been recognized as a Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP) under the eIDAS regulation in Europe.   

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his time, TrustCloud Tech, its Spanish subsidiary, has also been added to this prestigious list. This achievement strengthens the group’s commitment to digital security and expands its compliance capabilities, both for its European clients and for its U.S.-based clients operating in Europe.   

 What does being a QTSP under eIDAS entail?   

Under the Electronic Identification, Authentication, and Trust Services Regulation (eIDAS), being a QTSP means adhering to the highest standards of security, integrity, and reliability in the provision of digital services. QTSPs are authorized to offer services such as electronic signatures, seals, and digital asset custody, all of which have full legal validity across the 27 member states of the European Union.   

For TrustCloud Tech clients, this certification ensures that their digital services are not only legally recognized but also reliable and secure, instilling confidence in every digital interaction.   

 TrustCloud Tech’s services as a QTSP   

• Qualified Preservation of Qualified Electronic Signatures: This service enables TrustCloud Tech to preserve Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES), ensuring their authenticity and legal validity over time. By leveraging advanced digital signature and validation techniques, this service maintains the integrity of signatures, even if the certificate expires or the key is later compromised. This ensures that electronically signed documents remain admissible as evidence in legal proceedings, a critical requirement for businesses needing to preserve digital documents with full legal validity.  

• Qualified Preservation of Qualified Electronic Seals: This service focuses on preserving Qualified Electronic Seals, which certify the identity of an organization in digital documents. TrustCloud Tech ensures that these seals maintain their integrity and authenticity over time, making sealed documents tamper-proof and legally valid even if the certificate expires or the key is compromised. This is essential for organizations needing to retain electronic documents with guarantees of origin and content that can be verified without dispute.   

 Benefits of having TrustCloud Tech as a QTSP   

TrustCloud’s QTSP certification offers numerous advantages for its clients, particularly those operating in regulated environments or with high digital security requirements:   

• Legal validity and security. The ability to provide services with legal validity throughout the EU means businesses can streamline and simplify their international operations without worrying about the legal acceptance of their digital documents.   

• Scalability and adaptation to multiple sectors. TrustCloud is equipped to meet the specific needs of sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government, offering scalable, customized solutions that comply with the highest quality standards.   

• Protection against fraud and cyberattacks. TrustCloud’s advanced authentication and secure custody services reduce the risk of fraud and cyberattacks, protecting both businesses and end-users in their digital transactions.   

A continuous commitment to digital trust   

With TrustCloud Tech now included as a QTSP, the TrustCloud group reaffirms its position as a leader in delivering trust services in Europe. This milestone not only solidifies its presence in the European market but also strengthens its ability to serve global clients operating in an increasingly regulated and competitive digital environment.   

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