Digital Signatures

Digital signatures are transforming how we execute documents, offering a secure, efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional paper-based methods.

What is a

Digital Signature?

A digital signature is an electronic signature that uses encrypted information to uniquely identify the signer of a document. When you use a digital signature via your Cayman Islands Identification Card: My eID, it creates a secure and tamper-evident seal, ensuring the integrity and authenticity of your signed document. With My eID, the Cayman Islands Government brings this modern technology to your fingertips, making document signing faster, legally binding, and globally accepted.

What are the Benefits?

Digital signatures have key advantages:

Environmental Impact:
Reduce your carbon footprint by reducing the need to print, sign, and scan documents.

Efficiency:
Complete agreements, contracts, and transactions swiftly without the delays of handling physical paperwork.

Security:
Advanced encryption and a secure signing process ensure your documents are protected against tampering.

eIDAS Compliance, Global Recognition:
The digital signature capability of My eID is compliant with the EU's eIDAS regulation, which stands for Electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services. eIDAS sets the standard for secure and verifiable signatories across Europe, and by adhering to these standards, the digital signatures from My eID are recognized and trusted worldwide.

Legal Framework and Validation:
Under the Cayman Islands Identification Card Act and the Electronic Transactions Act (2003 Revision), digital signatures created using the Cayman Islands Identification Card are legally equivalent to handwritten signatures. This legal framework ensures that documents signed digitally are recognized and legally valid, both locally and internationally. Documents such as PDFs signed with the My eID card carry a digital verification that confirms the signature is valid wherever they are opened globally. This provides certainty and trust in cross-border and local transactions.

What Can it Do?

With My eID's digital signature capability, you can:

Sign PDF documents from your computer.

Sign directly from your mobile device.

Reduce printing, signing and scanning paperwork.

Ensure document integrity with internationally recognised digital signatures.

Mobile: With the My eID mobile app and NFC technology on your smartphone, simply tap to sign a PDF document.
(Or use a card reader if your mobile phone doesn’t have NFC)

Desktop: Use Adobe Acrobat Reader along with the My eID desktop software. A card reader or NFC-enabled PC can facilitate the signing process right from your computer.

Embrace the Future of Signing

My eID's digital signature feature not only brings you the cutting-edge capabilities mandated by global standards but also integrates seamlessly into your daily life, enhancing how you complete paperwork and sign documents. Whether you're signing a contract, authorizing transactions, or verifying documents, My eID provides a robust, legally sound solution for all your digital signature needs.