Integration of itsme® with Oodrive Sign: Simplifying Access to Qualified Electronic Signatures in Europe

Sign remotely with itsme®

Trusted by over 7 million users in Belgium, itsme® has become the national benchmark for electronic identification. Usable in many European countries, including France (via passport authentication), itsme® allows for the strongest level of remote authentication directly from a smartphone. Recognized under the eIDAS regulation, it ensures the highest level of assurance and security for users.

Thanks to the integration of itsme® into Oodrive Sign, we enable our clients to accelerate the process of creating a qualified electronic signature while ensuring high levels of security and regulatory compliance.

Why itsme® makes a difference

• Fast: Once the account is created, users can confirm their identity in seconds via mobile.
• Simple: A single digital identity grants access to multiple services without the need to re-enter personal information.
• Secure: Data is stored in Europe, multi-factor authentication is used (NFC, biometrics), and a personal security code is required.

Digital identity: the foundation of the eIDAS qualified signature

The European eIDAS regulation defines three levels of electronic signatures: Simple, Advanced (AES), and Qualified (QES). To reach the highest level—legally equivalent to a handwritten signature—two key conditions must be met:

1. A digital identity verified with a high level of assurance (as defined by the eIDAS framework);
2. A qualified certificate issued by a QTSP (Qualified Trust Service Provider) recognized by an EU Member State.

This is where itsme® comes in: as an approved strong authentication solution, it enables a trusted service provider to issue and apply a qualified signature certificate in full compliance with regulations.

Oodrive Sign manages this process seamlessly, integrating both the digital identity provided by itsme® and the certificate issued by the QTSP.

An optimized, compliant, and seamless signature process

Here’s how the signature journey works with the itsme® connector integrated into Oodrive Sign:

1. The user accesses a document to be signed and selects “qualified signature” as the desired security level.
2. Oodrive Sign initiates a qualified signature process via itsme®: the user is redirected to their mobile application.
3. After identity verification (NFC, personal code, facial recognition), the operation is validated.
4. The QES certificate is issued, and the signature is applied.

Estimated total time: less than one minute.
Key benefit: This process fully complies with European regulatory requirements while offering a fast and smooth user experience. By reusing an already verified identity, itsme® significantly reduces the time required for each login or signature, all while maintaining high standards of security and compliance.

A strategic priority for Belgium and Europe

In Belgium, where electronic ID cards are widely used, itsme® has quickly become a digital cornerstone:
• 1.3 million authentications per day,
• 2.2 million qualified signatures already validated through this solution (in collaboration with QTSPs),
• Constant growth in adoption (+30% in one year).

This momentum aligns with the European Union’s ambition for a unified European Digital Identity (EUDI Wallet) under eIDAS 2.0. By integrating itsme® today, Oodrive Sign allows clients to position themselves ahead of tomorrow’s digital standards.

In conclusion

With the integration of itsme®, Oodrive Sign strengthens its position as a sovereign electronic signature solution fully aligned with the most stringent European standards. Our approach—grounded in security, eIDAS compliance, and data sovereignty in Europe—supports both public and private organizations in the digital transformation of their most critical workflows.

This new integration reflects our commitment to offering a robust, interoperable, and forward-looking trusted solution, particularly with the upcoming European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet) in mind.

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