A few months ago, an accounting firm in London got hit with a legal complaint. A signed agreement was disputed — the client claimed they’d never approved it.
The signature was real, but it turned out someone had sent the file to the wrong email.
The problem wasn’t the signature itself. It was how it was handled.
Esignature make things easier, but only if security is built in from the start.
A click isn’t enough
Many people still think signing electronically just means “click to sign.” But real digital signatures go further — they include metadata like IP address, device info, and timestamp.
All of this is cryptographically embedded into the file.
If your platform lets users download and edit signed files — you’re at risk.
Track every action
Audit trails important. You need to know who opened the document, when they viewed it, and when they signed.
Teams using platforms with full audit trails face fewer disputes — because they have verifiable evidence for every step.
Verify identity
Ever had someone forward your signature link to the wrong person? Or worse — to the right person at the wrong company?
That’s why signature verification is crucial. Add two-step authentication: SMS, email, login codes. Some platforms even support face ID. Small friction, big protection.
Stop tampering attempts
A tamper proof document protects itself. If someone edits a file after signing, the system shows a warning and invalidates the signature. That’s how you know what was signed is what you got.
Stay compliant
If you work in the US, Canada, or the EU, you need to meet standards like UETA, GDPR, or eIDAS. Your platform should handle this by default, so you don’t need to become a lawyer to stay compliant.
Security isn’t just a checkbox — it’s a foundation. DocuChain gives you secure, traceable signing with full audit logs, signature verification, and compliance included. Set it up once and sign with confidence.
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