Universign key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- Cryptolog International SAS
- Headquarters
- France (FR)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Founded
- 2001
- Data hosting
- France
- Infrastructure
- Managed by Universign/Cryptolog infrastructure
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Certifications
- eIDAS (EU No 910/2014), ANSSI Qualified Trust Service Provider, LSTI Audited
- Replaces
- DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat Sign, HelloSign (Dropbox Sign), PandaDoc
About Universign
Universign, operated by Cryptolog International SAS, is a leading European digital trust service provider based in Paris, France. As a qualified Trust Service Provider (TSP) under the eIDAS regulation, the company is regulated and qualified by the French National Agency for Computer Security (ANSSI). It provides a comprehensive suite of digital trust services including electronic signatures, seals, timestamping, and web authentication certificates designed to give digital transactions the same legal weight as paper-based ones. The platform operates the Universign Trusted Network (UTN), a sophisticated PKI infrastructure using Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) to ensure the highest levels of security and integrity. Universign targets B2B and large enterprise clients, offering a robust REST API for seamless integration into existing business workflows. With a strong emphasis on European digital sovereignty, all services are governed by French and EU law, providing a secure and compliant alternative to non-European electronic signature platforms.
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