GDPR and Electronic Signatures: What You Need to Know

E-Signatures Under GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) affects how organizations collect, process, and store personal data - including data collected during the e-signature process.

Personal Data in E-Signatures

The following data may be collected:

• Names and email addresses
• IP addresses
• Device information
• Location data
• Signature images

GDPR Principles for E-Signatures

Lawful Basis

You need a lawful basis to process signer data:

• Contractual necessity (most common)
• Legitimate interests
• Consent

Data Minimization

Only collect data necessary for the signing process.

Purpose Limitation

Use collected data only for the stated purpose.

Storage Limitation

Don't keep data longer than necessary.

Security

Implement appropriate security measures.

Rights of Signers

Under GDPR, signers have the right to:

• Access their data
• Rectify incorrect data
• Erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Data portability
• Object to processing

SignFlow GDPR Compliance

SignFlow is fully GDPR compliant:

• Data processing agreements
• EU data centers available
• Right to deletion support
• Data export tools
• Privacy by design

Learn more about our privacy practices