In an increasingly interconnected global marketplace, businesses of all sizes are rethinking how they handle agreements, contracts, and official documentation. Traditional pen-and-paper signatures no longer suffice when your suppliers are in Germany, your clients are in Singapore, and your legal team spans three continents. Electronic signature solutions have emerged as the backbone of modern international commerce.
What Are Electronic Signatures? Understanding the Basics
An electronic signature, commonly referred to as an e-signature, is any electronic sound, symbol, or process that is logically associated with or attached to a record and is executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign that record. In simpler terms, it is the digital equivalent of a handwritten signature.
The legal equivalence of electronic signatures to handwritten signatures is no longer a matter of debate.
— UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures
| Feature | SES | AES | QES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity Verification | Minimal | Moderate | High |