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Electronic signature is not the same as a digital signature, even though many use the two terms interchangeably. Digital signatures embed a unique digital “fingerprint” into documents and the signer is required to possess a certificate-based digital ID (a digital certificate) in order to link the signer and document. Digital certificates are digital forms of identification; you can compare it to the physical forms of ID, such as a driver’s license or a passport.
Electronic signature is the most prevalent method of executing agreements and making purchases because reputable e-sign providers are held accountable by the eSign Act of 2000 and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), which indicates high levels of security while still maintaining signer convenience; better put, AssureSign adheres to the gold standard of e-sign laws