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[full disclosure: I’m VP Digital Transformation at Solutions Notarius Inc., a company that supplies electronic and digital signature solutions]It completely depends on the requirements. I do not believe there is a uniquely better e-signature solution for all scenarios. For example, if the type of documents to be signed require low to medium reliability only, most modern e-signature platforms could be ok, subject to meeting legal requirements in the applicable jurisdiction, but if the document must meet stringent regulatory and statutory requirements that include high reliability of identity of signers, those platforms do not typically meet that threshold.Ideally, you would analyze, define and obtain agreement as to what constitutes the minimal acceptable legal reliability threshold you are willing to accept - or that readers of that document will accept. Next, define the technology requirements that correspond to that threshold. Finally, research e-signature options that meet these requirements and provide the best combination of price, features, scalability, etc..Finally, it should be noted that higher legal reliability e-signature platforms and solutions can always accommodate lower reliability documents while the converse is not true…

In states which have passed it, the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) would govern this.  Section 7 of UETA, in particular, specifies:  SECTION 7.  LEGAL RECOGNITION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, AND ELECTRONIC CONTRACTS.       (a)  A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.       (b)  A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation.       (c)  If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law.       (d)  If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.So, assuming that a signature is required for a contract to be valid, an "electronic signature" suffices.  UETA defines "electronic signature" as follows:(8)  "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.In basic language, this means that when you type out your name and click on the "submit" button, you've electronically signed the record, and the official comments to UETA (not technically law, but extremely persuasive) back this up:This definition includes as an electronic signature the standard webpage click through process.  For example, when a person orders goods or services through a vendor's website, the person will be required to provide information as part of a process which will result in receipt of the goods or services.  When the customer ultimately gets to the last step and clicks "I agree," the person has adopted the process and has done so with the intent to associate the person with the record of that process.  The actual effect of the electronic signature will be determined from all the surrounding circumstances, however, the person adopted a process which the circumstances indicate s/he intended to have the effect of getting the goods/services and being bound to pay for them.  The adoption of the process carried the intent to do a legally signNow act, the hallmark of a signature.Although not every state has adopted UETA either in part or in whole without modifications, I believe every state now has similar or identical provisions in its body of law.  Assuming that this type of waiver would otherwise be legally enforceable (and many jurisdictions don't allow a waiver of liability for injuries under certain circumstances) then it would not be rendered unenforceable simply because it was signed electronically.Of course, in order to ensure the enforceability of any contract, one should generally consult with an attorney who is familiar with contract law in your jurisdiction and who could recommend a set of best practices for the storage and preservation of any contract stored as an electronic record.

In today’s technologically savvy world, you are much more likely to do business with people that are geographically distant from you. Scanned documents are incredibly common and simplify the process for signing documents even if you are miles apart. Business wouldn’t be as easy to do without this convenience. There are pros and cons associated with each type of signature. As you point out a paper version could get lost while a scanned document is arguably easier for people of poor character to manipulate. I would encourage you to focus less on the signature, and more on the document you are signing as well as the individuals you are conducting business with. The contract you sign is the legally binding document. The signature simply indicates that you read and agree with it. To ensure that the document is fair, and sound you should consider the following: * Be sure to read. Yes, all of it. While contracts can be incredibly lengthy, it’s critical that you actually know what it says so you are certain what you are agreeing to. Sometimes, people will try to slip in various clauses in hopes that you simply don’t notice. Don’t let this happen to you. It could make you responsible for things you haven’t discussed or could even cost you a considerable amount of money. * Make sure you understand it. Reading it is only part of the deal, you should also understand it. Legal jargon or other business terms may not be familiar to you. Those terms have signNow meaning and could impact the overall intent of the contract. * Make sure you agree. Just because a document is given to you to sign, doesn’t mean you should. If you disagree with any aspect of the contract, you should ask for changes. You should then carefully review those changes. Ensuring that a legally binding document is properly completed and understood can be an incredibly complex task. It is best to consult a business attorney to assist you with this. That way, you can have a second set of eyes to look every the terminology a well as the intent of the document. Relying on their expertise could save you considerable time and money. LawTrades [ http://www.lawtrades.com?utm_source=quora&utm_campaign=corporate&utm_medium=organic ] can help connect you with a skilled business attorney. We understand the importance of legal documents and we want to help you protect your future. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Both terms - “electronic signature” and “digital signature” - are often used interchangeably, they aren’t exactly the same. Electronic signatures could be considered virtual representations of a pen-and-paper (“wet”) signatures. Digital signatures, also called cryptographic signatures, are a type of electronic signature that’s coded and encrypted in order to prevent the impersonation of a signee, tampering, and improve security overall.The main difference is that a digital signature is mainly used to secure documents and is authorized by certification authorities while an electronic signature (e-signature, e-sign) is usually associated with a contract where the signer has got the intention to do so: Difference Between Digital Signature and Electronic SignatureE-signature helps an individual to show his agreement to the conditions and terms of an electronic service. It can also be used to confirm the identity of the message's creator. Many countries give the same legal importance and significance to e-signatures as to traditional ways of executing documents. Here are the features of some most popular tools in this area: Best E-Signature Software Reviews & Comparisons | 2019 List of Expert's ChoicesWith electronic signature tools you avoid signing digital documents by hand - which is tedious cause otherwise you need to print, sign and scan all that stuff - that’s why such tools are on the rise. If you work with such signatures often, maybe you need some simple free tool which is specialized exactly for your business tasks. It really depends on the purpose for which you need this to sign an already typed document - it is often better to use a specialized tool, like Draw Your Signature Online and Sign PDF - CreateMySignature.com (instead of a regular image editor) to streamline your business documents workflow.

The situation is similar to when you agree with Terms&Conditions on any website or service you signup with your email / other personal identity information. You can provide an email of any person to sign-up with or use a temporary email, but you will not do it if your intent is serious and you want to actually use the service / product you sign up with, right? So, these kind of actions describe your intent.The same applies when you sign a document. But if you use a dedicated app to sign / send doc for signing, your signature is encrypted inside this app as well the document itself - this applies for most of the esign apps. The esignature inside such apps protects the electronic document and guarantees its integrity, as well as other data inside the app. But of course, these app can not protect the data for being print screened or if some makes a photo of it, etc. Such documents are invalid anyway.So, my point here, your signature required in these job applications is more a sign of your intent than actual identification, of course if they don’t require other the methods other guys mentioned in previous answers (like timestamp, passcodes etc). If a dedicated esign app is used, everything that happens with the app and what goes to other parties is encrypted using different ways.Cheers!