At Connie, we take compliance seriously and follow the highest standards to ensure your contracts and agreements are fully enforceable and secure.
eIDAS-compliant eSignatures (EU)
Connie is fully compliant with the eIDAS Regulation – the European law that governs electronic identification and trust services. This means that:
You can use Connie to sign and send legally binding contracts anywhere in the EU.
Your documents are protected by strong legal and technical safeguards.
Connie provides the electronic evidence required to prove who signed what and when – key for legal enforcement.
There are different levels of eSignature under eIDAS (Simple, Advanced, and Qualified), and Connie currently supports Simple Electronic Signatures and Advanced Electronic Signatures (in select countries), which are the levels most suitable for everyday business use.
So whether you’re hiring a freelancer in France, signing a consent form in Germany, or closing a deal in Spain – Connie has you covered.
What about countries outside the EU?
Good news: electronic signature laws in many other countries are very similar to eIDAS. For example:
United States: The ESIGN Act and UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act) both recognise eSignatures as legally valid, provided the signer gives consent and the signature is logically associated with the document.
United Kingdom: Post-Brexit, the UK still recognises eSignatures under the UK eIDAS framework, which mirrors the EU rules closely.
Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many Asian and Latin American countries have similar laws in place recognising the legality of electronic signatures.
While each country may differ slightly in its requirements, Connie’s approach is generally to meet or exceed key principles of legality, security, and verifiability found in most global eSignature laws – however we encourage you to do your own due diligence if you are based outside of EU.
Are there exceptions?
Yes, some types of documents still require handwritten signatures, particularly in areas like:
Real estate transactions
Wills and testaments
Family law and inheritance
Particular government forms
Documents requiring notarization.
However, Connie is not intended for these types of documents in the first place.
💡 If you're unsure about the legal status of eSignatures in a specific country or for a specific type of document, we always recommend consulting with a legal professional.
Important notice: Connie is not a law firm and this article should not be relied on as legal advice.