There are many misconceptions about digital signatures. We have listed the three most common misconceptions for you. Naturally, we can provide you with extensive information about the legal validity of the digital signature.
The three misconceptions:
1) The graphic signature is better than the "click" signature
2) Digital signing takes more time than placing a "wet" signature
3) Software is required for digital signing
1) The graphic signature is better than the "click" signature
People often assume beforehand that the graphic signature is more legally valid than the "click" signature, because you see someone’s own scribble, just like with a wet signature. This feels more familiar and therefore has more emotional value. With the "click" signature, you only see the signer’s name and the date of signing. Yet the "click" signature is just as legally valid as the graphic signature when identity is verified. Our solution also provides the standard option to place a signature (scribble). This also allows a signature check to be performed with, for example, a passport or driving licence.
2) Digital signing takes more time than placing a "wet" signature
Placing a single "wet" signature is done in no time, but the entire administrative process around it takes a lot of time. Think of printing lengthy contracts, scanning them, and sending documents by post. Digital signing eliminates this paper process. Having multiple documents signed by multiple people can be completed within minutes. Digital signing therefore saves you a lot of time compared to paper-intensive signing.
3) Software is required for digital signing
Digital signing with ValidSign takes place in the "cloud". This means that you can sign digitally with ValidSign from any device with an internet connection and at any time. No installation is required to sign digitally easily and quickly. ValidSign is always accessible with an internet connection. Easy to use and accessible to everyone. In addition, ValidSign has many integrations. The digital signature can also easily be used from your DMS system, such as SharePoint or Enable-U.
