{"id":4002,"date":"2024-06-29T11:27:27","date_gmt":"2024-06-29T11:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/podpisano-new.local\/https-podpisano-pl-profil-zaufany-a-podpis-kwalifikowany\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T21:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T19:40:26","slug":"profil-zaufany-a-podpis-kwalifikowany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/podpisano.pl\/en\/profil-zaufany-a-podpis-kwalifikowany\/","title":{"rendered":"Trusted profile vs. qualified signature - consider the change"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trusted profile vs. qualified electronic signature - what makes them different?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The trusted profile is a service provided by the Ministry of Digitization that enables verification of the identity of a person using electronic public services. It is free, available to every Polish citizen and uses a basic level authentication method.<\/p>

A qualified electronic signature, on the other hand, is a paid service that enables a higher level of authentication. Its advantage is the ability to confirm the identity and compatibility of data from different sources, which guarantees a higher degree of security. The weight of a qualified signature is equivalent to a handwritten signature and has evidentiary value in court.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Trusted Profile ePUAP<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The ePUAP Trusted Profile, also known simply as the Trusted Profile (PZ), is a service that allows Polish citizens to verify their identity in a digital environment, allowing them to use electronic public services. The Trusted Profile is part of the ePUAP platform (Electronic Platform for Public Administration Services), which is the official channel of communication between citizens and public administration in Poland.<\/p>

Here is some key information about the Trusted Profile:<\/p>

  1. Access to public services<\/strong>: The Trusted Profile allows you to securely log in to e-government systems and use online services, such as submitting applications, forms, tax returns, checking the status of documents, booking appointments with authorities, etc.<\/li>
  2. Security<\/strong>: The Trusted Profile provides a secure way to authenticate a user, using, among other things, proof of identity through electronic banking, a personal visit to a confirmation point, or through an electronic signature.<\/li>
  3. Free<\/strong>: The creation and use of the Trusted Profile is free for users.<\/li>
  4. Ease of use<\/strong>: After setting up a Trusted Profile, users can easily and quickly use many public services online without having to leave home.<\/li>
  5. Validity<\/strong>: The Trusted Profile is valid for 3 years from the date of activation and can be renewed.<\/li>
  6. A wide range of services<\/strong>: The Trusted Profile allows access to a wide range of public services, including systems such as CEIDG (Central Register and Information on Economic Activity), ZUS (Social Insurance Institution), KRUS (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund), as well as e-services offered by city and municipal offices and many other institutions.<\/li>
  7. Signing documents<\/strong>: The Trusted Profile also allows electronic signing of documents, which is accepted by offices as a form of \u201cremote\u201d signature.<\/li><\/ol>

    The Trusted Profile is often the first step for many Poles to use e-government and is an alternative to a qualified electronic signature in dealing with public administration, although it does not fully replace it in the context of all possible legal and business applications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Qualified electronic signature<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Qualified electronic signature is a secure, fast and convenient tool for confirming the identity and authenticity of digital documents. Due to its high level of security, it is widely used for authentication and authorization, as well as storage of digital data.<\/p>

    Key features of a qualified electronic signature:<\/p>