Duration of storage for electronically signed documents in France...
Storing your electronically signed documents in France is easy! Discover how the eIDAS regulation and GDPR help you preserve your documents legally. Save time and reduce legal risks with Certyneo.
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Applicable legal framework
The eIDAS Regulation (No. 910/2014) and GDPR (No. 2016/679) govern the storage of electronically signed documents in Europe. These legislative texts require companies to preserve their documents securely and accessibly for a determined period.
Duration of storage for electronically signed documents
The duration of storage for electronically signed documents varies depending on the type of document and the company's activity. Generally, documents must be retained for at least 10 years after the end of the contractual relationship or commercial transaction.
Usage scenarios
A law firm with 12 employees stores its client contracts for 15 years.
An industrial SME managing 200 supplier contracts per year stores its documents for 10 years after the end of each contract.
Key figures
- Save up to 50% of time by storing your documents electronically with Certyneo.
- Reduce legal risks by 90% by complying with GDPR and eIDAS legal obligations.
The eIDAS Regulation (No. 910/2014) and GDPR (No. 2016/679) govern the storage of electronically signed documents in Europe. These legislative texts require companies to preserve their documents securely and accessibly for a determined period.
Relevant texts
- Civil Code art. 1366-1367: Retention of written contracts.
- eIDAS Regulation No. 910/2014: Security and accessibility of electronic documents.
- GDPR No. 2016/679: Protection of personal data.
Legal obligations
Companies must retain their electronically signed documents for at least 10 years after the end of the contractual relationship or commercial transaction. They must also guarantee the security and accessibility of these documents.
A law firm with 12 employees stores its client contracts for 15 years.
An industrial SME managing 200 supplier contracts per year stores its documents for 10 years after the end of each contract.
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