Security of eSign & eID depends less on the individual tool than on the process behind it: reliable identification, the right signature level and a workflow protected from start to finish. Find out what fiduciaries, law firms and notaries should look for in company incorporations and commercial register changes.
How secure are digital identities in practice?
A digital identity is only as secure as the procedure used to verify it. What matters is which attributes are checked, how the ID document is matched to the person and how the data is protected.
“eID” can mean different things. The state e-ID was approved on 28 September 2025, but its launch has been postponed for security reasons. Until then, digital processes rely on private identification procedures. In corporate matters, depending on the transaction, the people involved must prove their identity and sign documents validly.
How secure are digital identities when combined with electronic signatures?
eID and eSign do different jobs: identification establishes who someone is, while an electronic signature makes a declaration binding. Not every signature has the same legal effect. In Switzerland, the framework is set by the Federal Act on Electronic Signatures (ZertES). A qualified electronic signature with a qualified timestamp is in principle equivalent to a handwritten signature. Our article on electronic signatures in practice shows how this works for incorporations.
How secure are digital identities in an end-to-end process?
Many risks arise between steps: copies of ID documents sent by email, drafts saved locally, documents moved to another tool for signing. Every interface is a potential gap. A structured workflow that brings identification, documents and signatures together reduces these handovers and makes every step traceable.
How secure are digital identities when using Hoop?
With Hoop, you handle company incorporations and commercial register changes in one workflow: the people involved identify themselves digitally, sign with a qualified electronic signature where required, and the documents are submitted to the competent commercial register office. Notarisation takes place without in-person attendance.
Hoop itself is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Our Information Security Policy describes our approach, and our article on ISO 27001 explains the standard.
Conclusion: digital identities are secure with the right process
Digital identities are secure when identification, signature and data storage fit together. Firms that combine these steps in a certified workflow protect their clients and save time. Handle your next mandate with Hoop.
FAQ: how secure are digital identities?
Is an electronic signature legally valid?
Yes. A qualified electronic signature with a qualified timestamp is in principle equivalent to a handwritten signature. The level required depends on the document.
Can I already use the state e-ID?
Not yet. The law was approved in 2025, but the launch has been postponed. Until then, private identification procedures are used.
Is Hoop certified?
Yes, Hoop is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
Next steps with Hoop
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