General legal and regulatory questions

General answers to legal and regulatory questions with regard to electronic signature and online identification.

• Why is the service focussed on EU/EEA/CH signatories?
• Is it possible to change the trust classification of a PDF document along with the signature process?
• How are changes to the legal basis handled?
• Are the electronic signatures of Swisscom Trust Services accepted in Switzerland?
• What happens if Swisscom no longer offers certification service in Switzerland or trust service in the EU?
• Is Swisscom's qualified electronic signature recognized in all European countries?
• Acting as a trust service provider outside of Switzerland and Austria or in other countries
• Swisscom uses standard PDF contracts – how can we adapt them to our needs?
• How long is the algorithm valid for the encryption of data and the signature?
• Can Swisscom guarantee legal compliance for a contract signed with its electronic signature?
• What do I do in a company with several subsidiaries?
• Can I still prove the validity of a signature after ten years?
• Does a qualified signature have a higher probative value?
• Why must the evidence and log data be archived for a long time?
• I want to adopt the standard contracts of Swisscom—is this possible?
• What are the points to consider in litigation regarding electronic signatures?
• Does the customer need certifications for the operation of the signature application?