43It should be noted that Article 3(12) of Regulation No 910/2014 sets out three cumulative requirements which must be met for an electronic signature to be regarded as a ‘qualified electronic signature’. First, the signature must be an ‘advanced electronic signature’ which must, in accordance with Article 3(11) of that regulation, meet the requirements set out in Article 26 thereof. Secondly, the signature must be created by a ‘qualified electronic signature creation device’ which must, in accordance with Article 3(23) of that regulation, meet the requirements set out in Annex II to that regulation. Thirdly, the signature must be based on a ‘qualified certificate for electronic signature’ within the meaning of Article 3(15) of Regulation No 910/2014. According to that provision, the certificate in question must have been issued by a ‘qualified trust service provider’ and must meet the requirements set out in Annex I to that regulation.
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