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My understanding is that electronic signatures are actually legally binding, and an electronic signature just means anything that signifies intent to sign (e.g.
by justinsb 16y ago
My understanding is that electronic signatures are actually legally binding, and an electronic signature just means anything that signifies intent to sign (e.g. no crypto required). So the patent office accepts your name in slashes, as I recall.
Of course the real problem is that the organizations that require faxed signatures don't have any real idea as to why they're doing that or whether they need to do it or even whether it's legal, it's just "that's the way we've always done it"
- wladimir 16y agoHow can it be legally binding if it's not proof in any way? A traditional signature can be analyzed on paper to make sure it is genuine, but everyone can copy/paste your signature under a document digitally. It needs a cryptographic signature to have any value.
- BRadmin 16y agoBecause of that problem most organizations prefer 'digital signatures' which have a cryptographic component. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_signature#Legal_test_of_electronic_signatures http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_signature#Legal_test...
- justinsb 16y agoBecause it's pretty easy to fake a traditional signature as well? Particularly if it only needs fax fidelity!
- bradleyland 16y agoThe real trick is to drag along just enough of the old world that it feels familiar to people. That's exactly what HelloFax is doing, and I believe it will be a key factor in their success.
- justinsb 16y agoAgree... I like what HelloFax is doing, and will definitely use it next time I have to deal with "one of those companies"