OneSpan has published a white paper titled “Beyond Business Continuity, The New Normal in Remote Banking and Insurance” and made it available for downloading at no charge. (See the download form below.)

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated trends toward remote banking, digitization, and remote work as the world embraced new technologies and processes to keep our financial institutions, businesses, and society functional. Around the world, people now rely more than ever on digital solutions for interactions and transactions that have traditionally involved a visit to the branch or a face-to-face meeting with an advisor.

In this paper, we explore the top financial processes to digitize with e-signatures and digital identity verification technology – as well as key security considerations to support the rise of the digital-first financial services provider.

The new normal is here, and electronic signatures are key to continued success.

In this white paper, you will learn:

• Global regulatory responses shaping the new normal
• The top financial processes to digitize with e-signatures
• How to determine your organization’s readiness to deploy e-signatures

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Although state and federal statutes do not require a specific type of technology or process to be followed when using e-signatures, several steps are necessary to ensure that e-signatures are enforceable in the event a dispute arises, warns Carl Rincker.

In a post on the website of Rincker Law PLLC, he discusses practices that  should be implemented to ensure that a business’ electronically-signed agreements are binding.

These include such topics as demonstrating intent to sign electronically, consent to do business electronically, verifying identity, maintaining records, and providing retainable and accessible copies of the agreement.

Read the article.

 

 

OneSpan has published a white paper titled “User Authentication for E-Signature Transactions” and made it available for downloading at no charge. (See the download form below.)

The white paper provides guidance on how to select and implement user authentication techniques. It answers questions like:

• How do I select the right authentication for my requirements?
• How do I implement strong authentication, without making the process difficult for the customer?
• Can I leverage existing user authentication credentials?
• Can I adjust my user authentication criteria for different transactions and processes?

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eSignLive by Vasco has published a white paper discussing the importance of making sure electronic signature providers meet the highest security standards. The paper can be downloaded from eSignLive’s website.

Security is at the core of a trusted digital experience between a company, its employees and customers, says eSignLive.

That means more than simply passing an audit. eSignLive recommends taking a broader view of e-signature security that also addresses:

• Choosing the appropriate level of authentication
• Protecting signatures and documents from tampering
• Making it easy to verify e-signed records
• Ensuring vendor-independent records
• Verifying the vendor has a consistent track record of protecting customer data
• Creating end-to-end trust through white-labeling and integration with your existing IAM framework

Download the white paper.

 

 

eSignLive by Vasco has published a white paper that provides guidance on how to create a trusted digital transaction by implementing the right user identity authentication method.

The white paper can be downloaded from eSignLive’s website free of charge.

The document is designed to answer such questions as:

• How to select the right authentication for my process?
• How do I implement strong authentication, without making the process difficult for the customer?
• Can I leverage existing credentials?
• Can I adjust my authentication criteria for different transactions and processes?
• What are other organizations using? What best practices do they rely on?
• What authentication is available out-of-the-box with e-signatures? When do I need to integrate with other systems? Will I have to pay additional fees?

Download the white paper.

 

 

AssureSign has posted an on-demand webinar on the use of SMS electronic signatures – a feature new to the legal industry.

The free on-demand webinar is available now, covering such topics as how to create and send documents for signature using SMS text messaging, how to improve your customers’ overall experience, how to close deals faster by leveraging SMS document sending, and how to use audit trails to track a document at each step of the signing process.

On its website, AssureSign says its system has been used on more than 400 million completed electronic signature transactions.

Watch the on-demand webinar.

 

 

 

eSignLive by Vasco is offering a complimentary on-demand webinar featuring Locke Lord LLP partner Pat Hatfield discussing how e-signatures can reduce risk and strengthen enforceability of signed records.

Organizations undergoing digital transformation often have legal questions related to moving paper-based business processes online without introducing new risks, eSignLive says on its website. “Beyond the minimum requirements for electronic and digital signatures set forth in the laws, you will want to ensure you address the risk of fraud, repudiation and compliance as well. In the event of a regulatory audit or legal dispute, avoiding fines and ensuring admissibility is dependent on your ability to produce convincing, reliable evidence.”

This webinar covers:

• An overview of e-sign legislation
• Insights gained from relevant case law
• The challenges of defending electronic transactions
• A live demonstration of “best practice” & e-signature audit trails & process evidence

Watch the on-demand webinar.

eSignLive by Vasco will present a complimentary webinar titled “Digitize Your Business: Defining Your E‑Signature Requirements” on Wednesday, March 8, 2-3 p.m. Eastern time.

Guest speaker Craig Le Clair from Forrester Research will talk about the driving forces behind e‑signature adoption, both locally and abroad, and how to define e‑signature requirements.

This 60-minute presentation will address:

• The integrated components of a digital business

• What’s driving e-signature adoption in regulated industries

• B2E, B2B, and B2C e-signature use cases

• Defining key e-signature integration requirements

• Top e-signature evaluation criteria from your peers

All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the recent Forrester report, Vendor Landscape, E‑Signature, Q4 2016.

Register for the webinar.

 

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eSignLive by Vasco will present a complimentary one-hour webinar providing practical evidentiary considerations of electronic records and signatures and guidance on how to reduce your risk.

The event will be Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern time.

Organizations undergoing digital transformation often have legal questions related to moving paper-based business processes online without introducing new risks. Beyond the minimum requirements for electronic and digital signatures set forth in the laws, addressing the risk of fraud, repudiation and compliance is of utmost importance as well. In the event of a regulatory audit or legal dispute, avoiding fines and ensuring admissibility is dependent on a company’s ability to produce convincing, reliable evidence.

Presenters will be Pat Hatfield, Partner at Locke Lord LLP, and Andrea Masterton, Corporate Marketing Director at eSignLive.

Highlights will include:

• A brief overview of e-sign legislation
• Insights gained from relevant case law
• How e-signature laws overlay with existing commercial and industry regulations
• The challenges of defending electronic transactions
• A live demonstration of ‘best practice’ e-signature audit trails & process evidence

Register for the webinar.

 

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Moving business processes online without introducing new risks is not a simple task. The fraud, repudiation, admissibility and compliance risks are challenging enough to address when executing transactions on paper. If not done properly in the electronic world, these risks can be far greater. This paper discusses how a well-designed process, supported by new-generation electronic signature technology, can actually reduce risk and increase the enforceability of e-transactions compared to paper processes. (See the download form below.)

This paper explains how eSignLive addresses the top six risks of bringing processes online as identified by leading
e-commerce law firm, Locke Lord LLP, which has guided Fortune 500 companies in the design and implementation of
electronic signature processes:

1. User Authentication Risk: “This Isn’t My Signature”
2. Repudiation Risk: “That’s Not What I Signed”
3. Admissibility Risk: “Objection, Your Honor”
4. Compliance Risk: “I Never Saw That”
5. Adoption Risk: “Am I Done Yet?”
6. Relative Risk: “How Does It Compare to PAPER?”

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eSignLive by VASCO will present a complimentary webinar on the basics of using electronic signatures. The event will be Thursday, Dec. 8, beginning at 2 p.m. EST.

Electronic signatures are hardly a new, cutting-edge technology, eSignLive says on its website. Organizations of all sizes that are using esignatures have transformed the way they serve both internal staff and their customers and partners – offering a more convenient and efficient digital experience.

This presentation will provide an overview of the basic terminology, concepts, and laws related to electronic signatures and answer the most frequently asked questions on the topic including:

• What is the difference between an electronic signature and a digital signature?
• How can you prove who e-signed?
• What legal and compliance requirements do we need to consider?
• What ROI metrics have others reported?
• What do signers need in order to e-sign?
• How do we get started? What’s the cost? What’s the effort?
• If you are just beginning to investigate e-signatures for your organization, or if you are new to an e-signature project team, join this discussion.

Register for the webinar.

 

 

eSignLive by Vasco has made available for downloading a new white paper that discusses the best security practices for implementing e-signatures and evaluating vendors. (See the download form below.)

“It is important to make sure your electronic signature provider meets the highest security standards. Security is at the core of a trusted digital experience between you, your employees and customers,” the company says on its website.

That means more than simply passing an audit. eSignLive recommends taking a broader view of e-signature security that also addresses:

• Choosing the appropriate level of authentication
• Protecting signatures and documents from tampering
• Making it easy to verify e-signed records
• Ensuring vendor-independent records
• Verifying the vendor has a consistent track record of protecting customer data
• Creating end-to-end trust through white-labeling and integration with your existing IAM framework

The white paper includes a best practices checklist.

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Wednesday, Sept. 21
2-3 p.m. EDT

eSignLive by Vasco is sponsoring an online presentation providing an overview of the basic terminology, concepts, and laws related to electronic signatures and answer the most frequently asked questions on the topic.

The free webinar will be Wednesday, Sept. 21, beginning at 2 p.m. EDT.

The speaker will be Richard Medina, co-founder and principal consultant of Doculabs.

Topics will include:

• What is the difference between an electronic signature and a digital signature?
• How can you prove who e-signed?
• What legal and compliance requirements do we need to consider?
• What ROI metrics have others reported?
• What do signers need in order to e-sign?
• How do we get started? What’s the cost? What’s the effort?

Register for the webinar.

 

 

eSignLive by Vasco will present a complimentary webinar on the role authentication plays in digital transactions on Thursday, June 23, at 2 p.m. Eastern time.

Remote e-signature transactions are becoming the norm as mobile customers continue to demand service on their terms – anytime, anywhere, eSignLive says on its website. But how do you know exactly who you are transacting with? Authentication.

Authentication associates an e-signature to the person signing and ensures enforceability – so choosing the right user authentication method is important, the company says.

The session will include

• Authentication best practice and must-know tips
• Selecting the right authentication method
• Making it easy for customers
• 3rd party ID verification
• Mitigating risk

Register for the webinar.

 

 

eSignLive will underwrite a complimentary one-hour web seminar by AIIM on Wednesday, May 11 at 2 p.m. EDT to examine the money- and time-saving benefits of e-signature software solutions, as well as software selection best practices to help choose a solution that best fits an organization’s requirements.

Presenters will be Ted Rohm, Senior ERP Analyst, Technology Evaluation Centers, and Rahim Kaba, Director of Product Marketing, eSignLive.

The event will cover:

• 6 key e-signature software selection criteria and their importance
• Best practices for software selection for finding the best e-signature solution for your organization
• Real-life stories of companies successfully leveraging e-signature solutions
• Justification through ROI

Register for the webinar.

Though most business-to-consumer transactions do not involve the signing of contracts, a lot of business-to-business transactions do, which is why it is important to remain current on the law to ensure that your electronically signed contracts are enforceable, writes John Di Giacomo for Practical Ecommerce.

“In the United States, the federal government has adopted the E-Sign Act, which states that a signature cannot be denied legal effect simply because it is made in an electronic form,” he writes. “The E-Sign Act preempts state law concerning electronic signatures to the extent that states haven’t adopted their own electronic signature laws.”

He also discusses the enforceability of e-signed contracts in the European Union.

Read the article.

 

 

Electronic signatures are in use across the globe, reports eSignLive in a new ebook the company has made available for complimentary downloading. (The download form is below.)

The widespread adoption of e-signatures has been supported by electronic signature laws around the world, including the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. Many of these are based on a model law enacted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law – Model Law on Electronic Signatures (2001).

Today there are more than 75 countries that recognize the legal validity of e-signatures. This eBook provides an introduction to electronic signature laws around the world, including:

• The three forms of electronic signatures – Basic, Advanced and Certificate/Qualified E-Signatures;
• A list of e-signature types allowed by each country;
• Links to resources such as the Database of Electronic Signature Legislation;
• Information about data residency and privacy laws.

Download the ebook:

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Tuesday, March 29, 2 p.m. EST
(register below)

eSignLive by Vasco is sponsoring an online presentation featuring one of the foremost e-signature law experts, Margo Tank, partner from BuckleySandler LLP, offering a unique look at e-signatures and answering the most frequently asked legal questions on the topic.

The complimentary webinar will be Tuesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. Eastern time.

Andrea Masterton, Corporate Marketing Director of eSignLive, will be featured.

The event will cover:

• Are electronic signatures and records legal across the United States?
• What legal and compliance requirements do we need to consider?
• Are there any exclusions or exceptions?
• What have we learned from e-signature case law?
• What special considerations should global companies be aware of when using e-signatures in other countries?

Register for the webinar here:

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eSignLive has published a white paper that’s designed to help secure the enforceability of electronically signed contracts and agreements.

“Today, businesses of all sizes are moving their customer transactions to the web. As the adoption of electronic signature technology grows, so does the number of e-signature solutions in the market,” the company says on its website. “Because these solutions are all ‘ESIGN/UETA compliant,’ you may think they will all provide the same level of enforceability in the event of a dispute. This is false.”

“Using an electronic process to capture a customer’s signature provides stronger evidence than is possible with paper and more importantly, has been proven to reduce the risk of legal disputes. But what exactly is “electronic evidence”? What are the best practices for capturing and archiving all the digital fingerprints that customers leave when they transact with you online? How can this evidence help enforce e-contracts? And how can you use it to avoid going to court altogether?”

The white paper, which can be downloaded, presents the recommendations of three legal experts: Pat Hatfield and Greg Casamento, partners at Locke Lord LLP, and Frank Zacherl, litigator and partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP.

Download the white paper.