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Electronic timestamping
Definition
Electronic timestamping is a mechanism that links digital data to a precise moment in time, in a verifiable and unforgeable manner. A qualified timestamp, issued by a qualified provider under eIDAS, provides legal evidence of the existence of a document at a given date. It is essential for maintaining the probative value of documents over the long term.
Frequently asked questions
What is an electronic timestamp?
It is a mechanism that links a piece of digital data to a precise moment in time, in a verifiable and tamper-proof way.
What is a qualified timestamp?
It is a timestamp issued by a qualified provider under eIDAS, which provides legal proof that a document existed at a given date.
Why does an electronic timestamp matter for a signed document?
It is essential for preserving a document's evidentiary value over the long term.
Who can issue a qualified timestamp?
Only a qualified trust service provider under eIDAS can issue a qualified timestamp.
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