Legal Validity of a Digitally Signed Green Mandate
Green mandate: Integrity & validity guaranteed
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Legal Validity of a Digitally Signed Green Mandate
Legal Validity of a Digitally Signed Green Mandate
The Green Mandate meets all requirements of the SEPA Direct Debit Rulebook for valid mandates and fully complies with the eIDAS regulation for digital signatures. It has been designed to align with both legal frameworks from the ground up.
The Green Mandate meets all requirements of the SEPA Direct Debit Rulebook for valid mandates and fully complies with the eIDAS regulation for digital signatures. It has been designed to align with both legal frameworks from the ground up.
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What is authentication in digital signing?
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of the signatory online. Under eIDAS (Electronic Identification and Trust Services), it is defined as an electronic process that confirms the identity of a person or entity, or the origin and integrity of electronic data. In practice, authentication ensures that the person signing the Green Mandate is who they claim to be.
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of the signatory online. Under eIDAS (Electronic Identification and Trust Services), it is defined as an electronic process that confirms the identity of a person or entity, or the origin and integrity of electronic data. In practice, authentication ensures that the person signing the Green Mandate is who they claim to be.
Is digitally signing a direct debit mandate legally valid?
Is digitally signing a direct debit mandate legally valid?
Yes. Under eIDAS, a digital signature holds the same legal value as a handwritten one—provided a sufficiently reliable authentication method is used. This means verifying the signatory’s identity and matching the level of authentication to the risk and nature of the mandate.
Yes. Under eIDAS, a digital signature holds the same legal value as a handwritten one—provided a sufficiently reliable authentication method is used. This means verifying the signatory’s identity and matching the level of authentication to the risk and nature of the mandate.
For example, Green Mandate B2B requires stronger authentication than CORE, as CORE mandates allow customers to reverse transactions within six weeks, while B2B mandates do not.
For example, Green Mandate B2B requires stronger authentication than CORE, as CORE mandates allow customers to reverse transactions within six weeks, while B2B mandates do not.
When is a digital signature legally valid?
When is a digital signature legally valid?
A digital signature is legally valid when it uses an appropriate level of authentication. eIDAS defines three levels:
A digital signature is legally valid when it uses an appropriate level of authentication. eIDAS defines three levels:
Simple Electronic Signature (SES)
Advanced Electronic Signature (AES)
Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)
Bluem, advised by La Gro Advocaten, applies the right level for both CORE and B2B mandates.
Is digitally signing a Green Mandate secure?
Is digitally signing a Green Mandate secure?
Yes—often more secure than paper. Security depends on the Mandate Service Provider, such as Bluem, ensuring privacy, document integrity, and strong controls. This includes annual penetration testing and ISAE 3402 Type II audits.
Yes—often more secure than paper. Security depends on the Mandate Service Provider, such as Bluem, ensuring privacy, document integrity, and strong controls. This includes annual penetration testing and ISAE 3402 Type II audits.
How is a digital signature verified?
How is a digital signature verified?
A digital signature is verified by confirming the signer’s identity and ensuring the document hasn’t been altered.
A digital signature is verified by confirming the signer’s identity and ensuring the document hasn’t been altered.
The signer is identified using trusted methods like 2FA (email PIN), address verification, or a €0.05 iDEAL/Wero payment. Every signed Green Mandate includes a unique hash code that guarantees the document’s integrity. A QR code on the Green Mandate Certificate lets you instantly check authenticity—just scan it with your phone to open the validation page and see whether the mandate is original and untampered.
The signer is identified using trusted methods like 2FA (email PIN), address verification, or a €0.05 iDEAL/Wero payment. Every signed Green Mandate includes a unique hash code that guarantees the document’s integrity. A QR code on the Green Mandate Certificate lets you instantly check authenticity—just scan it with your phone to open the validation page and see whether the mandate is original and untampered.
Simple, secure, and instantly verifiable.
Simple, secure, and instantly verifiable.
How does the Green Mandate identify the signatory online?
How does the Green Mandate identify the signatory online?
Authentication methods vary by mandate type:
Authentication methods vary by mandate type:
CORE: email verification, 2FA, address validation, €0.05 iDEAL | wero payment
B2B: email verification, 2FA, address validation, ID scanning, IBAN name check, Linked-in check
CORE: email verification, 2FA, address validation, €0.05 iDEAL | wero payment
B2B: email verification, 2FA, address validation, ID scanning, IBAN name check, Linked-in check
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A SEPA-compliant digital Direct Debit solution, built by Bluem.
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