In an ever-changing digital world, proof of date and data integrity have become crucial components for organizations of all sizes. Datasure, a qualified trust service provider, has distinguished itself for several years by offering a range of leading qualified electronic time stamping services, in accordance with the European eIDAS Regulation. Qualification by national regulator (National Agency for Information Systems Security) not only demonstrates our commitment to security and compliance, but it also grants our services recognition and validity on a European scale. For January 2024, Datasure is proud to offer its new Premium offer for its Datasure TSA service, enriched with around ten features confirming Datasure as an essential specialist in electronic time stamping and its multiple use cases.
I- eIDAS Timestamping and API Integrations
Timestamping according to the RFC3161 standard: A reliable standard for Data Authenticity
Electronic time stamping according to the RFC3161 standard is at the heart of our offers. This standard method ensures that the digital fingerprint of each data or file is marked with a precise time stamp, thus guaranteeing its integrity and certain date. This service is essential for a multitude of applications, ranging from document management to intellectual property protection to regulatory compliance. Many regulations or standards require the use of a recognized timestamp, for example for photographs or Expert reports, such as recently in 2023 with regulatory requirements regarding Energy Savings Certificates for which we have dedicated an article . It is also a necessity in many other industries in order to make the processes and workflows put in place more reliable, or to provide applications with a building block of trust allowing legally recognized electronic certification. RFC3161 requires to be integrated by the development teams, but this is greatly facilitated. While knowing OpenSSL is of course a good thing, many libraries exist in several programming languages such as SetaPDF Signer in PHP or BouncyCastle in Java and greatly facilitate integration.
Personalized support for Project Integration
At Datasure, we know that each customer has unique and specific needs. This is why we systematically support our customers in their integration needs of our time stamping services, with technical support that is reachable, agile and responsive. Where other players only offer timestamping as an accessory to their activities and without a dedicated contact, our team of experts provides advice and technical support to facilitate the implementation of timestamping in your existing systems, thus ensuring interoperability, transition and rapid use of our services. As lawyers and engineers, we also know how to guide you through the complex legal, regulatory and normative requirements that apply to you. For more advanced needs, software engineering missions eligible for the Innovation Tax Credit (CII approval from Datasure) are also offered in the areas of our skills, such as time stamping and electronic signature.
PAdES API: Simplifying Timestamping of PDF Documents
Aware of the challenges related to timestamping PDF documents, Datasure has developed a specific PAdES (PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures) API accessible to all our customers. This turnkey solution allows you to timestamp PDF documents directly, without requiring additional development. By simply providing the original PDF, our customers receive in return a time-stamped and signed PDF document, viewable and verifiable in Adobe Acrobat Reader (valid green signature checkmark). This feature greatly simplifies the timestamping process for PDF documents, making this service accessible even for users without extensive technical knowledge.
The robustness of our RFC3161 timestamp service, combined with the accessibility of our PAdES API, makes Datasure a partner of choice for all organizations seeking to secure their data accurately and reliably. Our commitment to excellence, supported by ANSSI qualification and compliant with the eIDAS Regulation, positions us as a leader in the field of data security and electronic time stamping.
II – The Datasure TSA Premium offer: new for January 2024
Datasure, as a pioneer in the field of electronic time stamping, is proud to announce the launch of its Premium offer now available to our customers. This new offering takes timestamping services to the next level, introducing many advanced features that meet the growing demands for flexibility, speed and efficiency in timestamping implementation.
Official Verification Page: Transparency and Increased Trust
One of the main new features of our Premium offer is the provision of an official verification page, specific to each Premium customer. This page, made available as a white label and displayable in iframe on your own site or application, allows you to publicly verify the authenticity of any timestamp made. Whether by hash, serial number, or using the file itself, our customers and their stakeholders can easily attest to the accuracy and integrity of time-stamped data.
API Certificate of Operation: Digital Proof at Your Fingertips
The ‘Certificate of Operation’ functionality is a Datasure exclusive in our Premium offer. It allows our customers to generate unlimited PDF certificates, digitally signed by Datasure, for each timestamp produced. These certificates, easy to understand by all non-specialist stakeholders (lawyers, judges, clients, etc.), serve as additional evidence for each timestamping operation, reinforcing trust and clarity in contexts such as electronic signatures and document verification.
Advanced APIs for Searching and Generating Timestamps
The Premium offering also includes extensive APIs for efficient timestamp management. With features like searching tokens by serial number or hash, creating timestamps from a hash or directly from a file itself, Datasure offers unparalleled flexibility in managing timestamps. These tools are designed to fit into our customers’ existing processes, providing seamless integration and an optimized user experience.
Datasure’s Premium offer is a real breakthrough in the field of electronic time stamping. Swagger documentation is available for developers, and detailed API documentation is publicly available. By combining security, flexibility and innovation, this offering is designed to meet the needs of the most demanding businesses. With Datasure, customers benefit not only from a qualified trust service, but above all from an independent trusted third-party partner who knows how to be agile, efficient and responsive. More information on our offers and prices available here.
