Although they may have a similar appearance on the surface level, digital signatures and electronic signatures have distressing differences that run deep. A simple electronic signature lacks the security and integrity that could be critical to your business, and it's important to know the difference.
In the article The REAL Difference Between Electronic Signatures and Digital Signatures, John Harris said:
One way to compare a digital signature with an electronic signature is to imagine them on a balance scale. They both offer signing capabilities through technology, but the levels of security and integrity make the digital signature a much weightier option.
Why?
Digital signatures can prove the integrity of both the signature and the document. . .
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