How to Scan Your Signature

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  judson@...

  10/26/07 | Report as spam

  Security??

  Anyone that has access to your computer (to even have a chance to find the sig file) probably has access to a signed document that they could copy easily. Security is an illusion. Secure passwords are the best bet for information safety and even then .......

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  oakye

  10/27/07 | Report as spam

  Software?

  I have heard of (but have not used, and do not benefit from any purchase of) EchoSign for dealing with documents between businesses, faxes, collecting signatures and all that. Might be a way to incorporate with the signature you create.

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  dnyanphoto

  10/29/07 | Report as spam

  RE: How to Scan Your Signature

  How any bady will know the SIGNATURE OF rbi BANK GOVERNER's signature is true. They are keep on changing , so suggest some IDEA to us.

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  JJCulshaw

  10/30/07 | Report as spam

  RE: How to Scan Your Signature

  What a ridculous article. Scanning your signature? What, are you new? You can't do that! A "scanned image" of a signature holds zero weight as a valid signature compared to a wet-ink signature.
  The most you could use your scanned signature for is a stupid telemarketing letter or templated general letter which is pretty much good for nothing.
  
  Wow... used to think BNET was a great business resource. Perhaps I will look elsewhere for advise.
  
  Cheers!

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  raoul27

  10/30/07 | Report as spam

  bnet's for practical solutions, ok?

  The article clearly explained one scenario where scanning a signature would be helpful. In fact, that scenario plays out daily and the time-saving effects are undeniable.
  
  The security issue was brought up as an afterthought and is a separate and real issue. However, that issue doesn't diminish the utility of the scanned signature for those not concerned or threatened.
  
  Lastly, your assertion that it's use is of minimum significance, other than general marketing letters, ignores reality: most of us have needed to sign a document without wanting to do the rigamaro and the eventual recipient is more than satisfied with the resulting signed <ocument.
  
  That would hardly be a mere "marketing letter" and more so a very practical solution from bnet.

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  JJCulshaw

  10/30/07 | Report as spam

  Use/misuse of Scanned signatures

  Perhaps I came across a bit sharp in my response and I apologize to Rick on that. However, in my field, I have dealt with this issue over the past four years as ordinary users become a bit more "tech savy". Lack of understanding around this issue can place a business at serious legal risk.
  
  The statement "When you receive an electronic document (Word file, PDF, etc.) that requires your signature..." is what set off my alarm bells. Anytime your signature is "required" it must be a wet ink or if available a fully vaildated electonic signature system (this does not mean a scanned image of your signature). Anything other than those two above methods does not constitute a legal signature no matter how you argue it.
  
  When I metioned marketing letter I should have more clearly stated that when a signature is used for decorative purposes only it is considered alright - but you must remember it holds no value behind it.
  
  This is a growing issue in our current business climate and I was just upset that a website like BNET (which I very much enjoy) would promote such activities that really hold a minimal amount efficiency gain.
  
  In short - if a document requires your signature the best and legally binding practice is to print out the document and sign it. Archive the wet ink signature and fax, copy & courier the required reply back to the sender. If not, you may find yourself in court one day trying to defend a "picture" of your signature that holds no legal merit.
  
  Just looking out for the best interests of users who may not understand the full implications of scanning, copying and pasting your signature in day to day business.
  
  All the best!