Overview of signing methods in modern business
Different contracts carry different financial and operational risks. Forcing a customer to authenticate with MitID just to confirm an informal quotation may introduce unnecessary friction and lower conversion rates. Conversely, relying solely on an unverified click for a multi-million-kroner loan agreement introduces unacceptable legal exposure.
Modern signing platforms provide multiple signature methods, allowing organizations to balance user convenience against legal risk dynamically.
Touch signatures: Quick, intuitive, and mobile-friendly
A touch signature allows the recipient to draw their handwritten signature using a finger or stylus on their smartphone, tablet, or with a mouse on a PC.
Under the EU eIDAS regulation, touch signatures qualify as a Simple Electronic Signature (SES). They offer the lowest barrier to completion and are well-suited for informal agreements, NDAs, event registrations, delivery receipts, and preliminary quotations.
eID & MitID: Maximum cryptographic proof and legal certainty
When an agreement involves significant financial value, sensitive employee data, or regulatory compliance, MitID is the definitive choice. The signer authenticates directly through their official MitID app, verifying their identity beyond doubt.
This produces an Advanced Electronic Signature (AES) sealed inside a PAdES container with cryptographic timestamps, making it virtually impossible for the signer to claim they never executed the agreement.
Recommended signing methods by document category
• Employment Contracts & HR: MitID Private or MitID Business (ensures statutory compliance and proof of identity).
• Shareholder Agreements & Resolutions: MitID Business (confirms corporate authority and legal standing).
• Commercial NDAs & Quotes: Touchscreen signature (fast completion without friction).
• GDPR DPAs & Vendor Agreements: MitID (guarantees verifiable compliance documentation).