According to business processes and the law, authentication and electronic signature process are different steps in the same transaction. For example, an iris scan authenticating you does not mean that you have actually reviewed and agreed to the terms of a contract. Likewise, because you were able to use your PKI token to electronically apply [...]

With both “wet” and electronic signature, authentication processes assures that the person who signed your contract is the person he or she claims to be. How important is authentication in your paper contracts and how important should it be in your electronic contracts? Learn about what your authentication options can do for you and your [...]

With both “wet” and electronic signature, authentication processes assures that the person who signed your contract is the person he or she claims to be. How important is authentication in your paper contracts and how important should it be in your electronic contracts? Learn about what your authentication options can do for you and your business in this series on [...]

When I go to the local home improvement store, they have a funny little ‘signing’ process they make me go through.  They want me to ‘sign’ on one of those checkout pads when I use my credit card.  Apparently, this prevents people from stealing my card and using it without my permission.  Nice idea, but [...]

Adequate auditing and sealing technologies make determining the authenticity of an electronic copy of an electronic record easy. Electronic copies of DocuSign transactions are digitally signed to ensure the integrity of versions of the electronic records that exist outside of the DocuSign system.
Like their paper counterparts, however, electronic records pose authenticity challenges when they are [...]

Compliance with the e-signature laws is a very basic step in defining an electronic transaction system. Like paper documents, electronically signed documents can become the subject of a dispute. The facts surrounding the signature process must provide enough proof to uphold the transaction in the event of repudiation of an electronically executed contract. Compliance with ESIGN [...]

Signature Etymology:
Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin signatura, from Latin signatus, past participle of signare to sign, seal – from Merriam Webster Online Dictionary
Merriam Webster Online Dictionary defines signature as: (1) a: the act of signing one’s name to something b: the name of a person written with his [...]

I spend a great deal of time thinking about electronic signature and online contract execution. The DocuSign process is a green process for contract execution, when compared to a purple (fax) process. How do the two compare regarding security?
I was just reading Schneier on Security, a blog on security and security technology. According to Schneier, [...]

 I am headed back from Enterprise 2.0 conference in Boston where I was on a panel to discuss Enterprise 2.0 and its growth. I knew my perspective from DocuSign was going to be a little different than some of the mainstream “Enterprise 2.0″ thinking. I was not talking about FaceBook.com for the enterprise or social [...]

Back in 1972, my Dad was an attorney. He used to dictate into a tape recorder, and later his secretary would present him with a contract ready to go, with an envelope and “sign here” tabs in place.  His assistant was performing the task of creating the document, and preparing it to be sent.  This [...]