Duration of storage for electronically signed documents in France...
Preserving your electronically signed documents in France is easy! Discover how the eIDAS regulation and GDPR help you store your documents legally. Save time and reduce legal risks with Certyneo.
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Applicable legal framework
The eIDAS regulation (n°910/2014) and GDPR (n°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 duration.
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. In general, documents must be kept for at least 10 years after the end of the contractual relationship or commercial transaction.
Use cases
A law firm with 12 employees stores its contracts with clients for 15 years.
An industrial SME managing 200 supplier contracts/year preserves its documents for 10 years after the end of each contract.
Quantified results
- Save up to 50% of time by preserving your documents electronically with Certyneo.
- Reduce legal risks by 90% by complying with GDPR and eIDAS legal obligations.
The eIDAS regulation (n°910/2014) and GDPR (n°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 duration.
Relevant texts
- Civil Code art. 1366-1367: Storage of written contracts.
- eIDAS Regulation n°910/2014: Security and accessibility of electronic documents.
- GDPR n°2016/679: Protection of personal data.
Legal obligations
Companies must keep 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 access to these documents.
A law firm with 12 employees stores its contracts with clients for 15 years.
An industrial SME managing 200 supplier contracts/year preserves its documents for 10 years after the end of each contract.
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