Docbyte Becomes First Certified Global Provider of Qualified Electronic Archiving
Fintech Belgium Member Achieves Groundbreaking Milestone in Document Preservation and Compliance
In a remarkable achievement, Fintech Belgium member, Docbyte, has become the world's first certified Qualified Electronic Archiving provider. The certification recognizes Docbyte's expertise and pioneering efforts in preserving signatures and ensuring secure, compliant storage of critical documents and data.
Docbyte's groundbreaking accomplishment has drawn global attention to the innovative capabilities within the Belgian fintech ecosystem. As the first organization worldwide to receive this certification, Docbyte is shaping the future of digital documentation and compliance on a global scale.
Qualified Electronic Archiving is an essential component of the evolving digital landscape. It guarantees the integrity, authenticity, and long-term preservation of electronically stored information, meeting the highest standards of security and compliance. With their expertise in this field, Docbyte is leading the way in revolutionizing document management for businesses across various sectors.
Docbyte's success highlights the thriving fintech industry in Belgium and underscores the country's commitment to innovation and excellence. The achievement aligns perfectly with Fintech Belgium's mission to foster collaboration and support the growth of forward-thinking companies in the financial technology sector.
To learn more about Docbyte's milestone achievement and their exceptional work in the field of Qualified Electronic Archiving, interested individuals can have access to the press release
—-- PRESS RELEASE - Ghent, Belgium – June 19, 2023 —------
Docbyte is the first organisation to be certified as a Qualified Electronic Archiving provider in
the World!
Docbyte, a leading European Trust Services provider, announced today that it has become
the first company to receive certification as a Trust Service Provider for Qualified Electronic
Archiving in Belgium, Europe, and the world. This groundbreaking achievement in digital
preservation ensures non-repudiation for electronic documents and guarantees the long-
term preservation of digital signatures and other forms of digital information.
Qualified Electronic Archiving will become a legal obligation for preserving all electronic
information with a legal retention period in Belgium, and will soon become one of the new
European Trust Services under the revision of eIDAS.
This level of assurance with regard to the authenticity, integrity and readability of documents
and data is paramount in the European initiatives with regard to fully digitizing the economy
and introducing the European Digital Identity Wallet.
"This is one of the most important days in the existence of our company. This is something
that we have been working towards for years and is the proof and validation that we have
been doing the right thing. We hope that this will be a milestone in creating a safer and
better way for preserving and sharing digital information and signatures," said Frederik
Rosseel, CEO of Docbyte.
Michiel Van Driessche, Technical Product Owner, added, "After years of hard work,
reviewing various standards, and exploring the technical possibilities to make these
standards work together into a coherent solution, I am pleased that we are being recognized
through our certification. This certification proves that we have succeeded in building the
most comprehensive solution possible that can meet the various regulations."
Tom De Cubber, Chief Compliance Officer, emphasized the importance of this certification,
stating, "An accredited independent party has confirmed that we really understand and
practice all security and compliance requirements that guarantee a secure archiving solution,
even for the most sensitive contracts. It's great to be part of this cutting-edge technology
journey that offers a European context for secure collaboration and information exchange."
Docbyte has been working in the field of Enterprise Archiving since its foundation in 2006.
The company started creating its digital archiving solution back in 2014, based on the OAIS-
model, and has customers in Healthcare, Finance and Insurance, and the Public Sector.
About Docbyte
Docbyte is a leading European Trust Services provider specializing in Intelligent Document
Processing and Digital Archiving solutions. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Ghent,
Belgium, Docbyte has been at the forefront of streamlining Regulated Information Exchange
processes for the Financial Services and Insurance industry, Public Sector, and Healthcare.
Committed to delivering secure and reliable digital information exchange and preservation,
Docbyte's Trust Solutions offer businesses peace of mind in managing and safeguarding
their critical data. As a privately held company, Docbyte continues to drive innovation and
excellence in the evolving digital landscape.
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