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Q: What are the key international laws governing electronic signatures?

Key frameworks for legal compliance in eSigning include: eIDAS (EU) for secure and recognized digital transactions. UETA and ESIGN (USA) for legally enforceable electronic documents. ZertES (Switzerland) for trust service provider certification. Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Hong Kong) for legally valid digital signatures. Electronic Transactions Act (ETA) (Singapore) for secure electronic transactions. Federal and state ETA laws (Australia) for valid execution of documents digitally.

Nitro’s Legal Center provides clear and authoritative information on how we protect customer assets, comply with electronic signature laws worldwide, and uphold legal obligations across our products and services. Here, you can access terms and agreements, regulatory compliance resources, and guidance on using Nitro solutions in accordance with international, regional, and local laws.

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Why Legal Compliance Is a Priority at Nitro

Nitro is committed to upholding the highest standards of legal compliance across all products and services. Our approach ensures that customer transactions, electronic signatures, and document workflows meet the requirements of international, regional, and local laws.

We maintain transparency and accountability through globally recognized certifications and regulatory assessments, giving customers confidence that Nitro solutions are legally valid, enforceable, and compliant.

eIDAS Regulation

In the European Union, eIDAS (Electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services) regulates electronic signatures, providing a legal framework for secure and recognized digital transactions.

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USA Regulation

In the United States, electronic signatures are governed by the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) and the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN), ensuring that electronically signed documents are legally enforceable.

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ZertES (Switzerland)

In Switzerland, ZertES sets the conditions for trust service providers using certification services with electronic signatures, ensuring legally recognized and secure digital transactions.

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Hong Kong Law

In Hong Kong, electronic signatures are regulated under the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap.553), which provides a legal framework for valid and enforceable digital signatures.

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Singapore Law

Singapore’s Electronic Transactions Act (ETA) establishes rules for the security, validity, and use of electronic transactions and signatures, ensuring compliance with local legal standards.

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Australian Law

In Australia, electronic signatures are governed by the federal Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (ETA) as well as state and territory laws, providing clear requirements for the valid execution of documents digitally.

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How Can I Verify Nitro Sign’s Legal Compliance?

Nitro provides a comprehensive legal compliance assessment of Nitro Sign Enterprise Verified, prepared by DLA Piper, a leading international law firm. This guide details how Nitro Sign meets United States and European electronic signature laws, including eIDAS, UETA, ESIGN, ZertES, Hong Kong law, and Singapore law.

Reviewing this assessment to see how Nitro Sign ensures legally valid, enforceable, and compliant digital transactions worldwide.

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How does Nitro ensure legal compliance for electronic signatures?

Nitro Sign Enterprise Verified is designed to comply with international, regional, and local electronic signature laws, including eIDAS (EU), UETA and ESIGN (USA), ZertES (Switzerland), ETA (Singapore), and the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Hong Kong). This ensures that transactions processed with Nitro Sign are legally valid, enforceable, and recognized across jurisdictions.

What are the key international laws governing electronic signatures?

Key frameworks for legal compliance in eSigning include:

eIDAS (EU) for secure and recognized digital transactions.
UETA and ESIGN (USA) for legally enforceable electronic documents.
ZertES (Switzerland) for trust service provider certification.
Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Hong Kong) for legally valid digital signatures.
Electronic Transactions Act (ETA) (Singapore) for secure electronic transactions.
Federal and state ETA laws (Australia) for valid execution of documents digitally.

Can Nitro Sign signatures be used for legally binding contracts?

Yes. Nitro Sign Enterprise Verified is structured to meet all applicable legal requirements, making electronic signatures legally binding and enforceable under international and regional law.

Does Nitro comply with laws outside the EU and USA?

Yes. Nitro Sign Enterprise Verified complies with electronic signature regulations in Switzerland (ZertES), Singapore (ETA), Hong Kong (Electronic Transactions Ordinance), and Australia (federal and state ETA laws), ensuring global legal validity.

How often is Nitro’s legal compliance reviewed?

Legal compliance is regularly reviewed and updated by Nitro and external legal experts to ensure alignment with current international regulations and emerging legislation, maintaining trust and enforceability for customers worldwide.

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