In recent news, crimes involving the misuse of “deep fake” technology have been stirring major controversy. By using AI to create fake photos and videos that are incredibly hard to distinguish from reality, perpetrators are spreading highly convincing fake content. As technology continues to advance, it’s becoming easier to create fakes that look and sound just like the real thing.
Naturally, verifying authenticity is just as important in contracts that require electronic documents and e-signatures. To protect what truly matters—our “real” information—we need robust anti-tampering measures and the ability to track any changes that might occur.
So, how does eformsign guard against document tampering and track every step of the contract process—especially when security is on the line? In this post, we’ll walk you through the key features that make it all possible.
■ Prevent Document Tampering—Thoroughly—with eformsign!
When entering into an electronic contract, one common worry is the risk of document tampering. After all, nobody wants a contract bearing their signature to be created without their knowledge. With eformsign, you can sign electronic contracts without worrying about tampering, thanks to its robust security.
✔️ Proving Document Authenticity: Timestamp
A timestamp verifies the status of a document at a specific point in time. In other words, it proves that a document hasn’t been altered since it was completed, confirming it’s the original version. eformsign’s timestamps are provided through a certification authority that meets the international RFC-3161 standard.
✔️ Verifying Document Authenticity: Document Authenticity Checker
eformsign’s document authenticity checker feature allows you to easily confirm whether a document is genuine or has been tampered with. By comparing original verification keys (hash values), you can thoroughly detect any signs of tampering. Combined with the timestamp, this dual-layer approach helps prevent document forgery and modification.
■ Tracking the “Original” Document via Audit Trails
Wouldn’t it be reassuring if you could see exactly who signed a contract, when they signed it, and the steps taken to complete it? This level of detail greatly increases your confidence in a contract’s authenticity. With eformsign, we provide an audit trail certificate that keeps track of all activities related to your document.
✔️ Document Authenticity Tracking: Audit Trail Certificate
The audit trail certificate is a record of every piece of information generated throughout the document creation process. Beyond simply documenting the file and signer details, it also captures pivotal events—such as the document’s initial creation, the insertion of signatures and stamps, and document processing for each step of the workflow—along with timestamps, IP addresses, and the device/browser information used.
When you complete a contract in eformsign, the audit trail certificate is automatically generated alongside the contract. We highly recommend sharing this certificate with signers along with the contract to help prevent any potential legal disputes.
Through eformsign’s multiple tampering-prevention tools, any verified document can be confidently used for various contracts, consent forms, applications, and more—without worrying about legal validity. Rely on eformsign’s features to prove, verify, and track document authenticity for a safe and secure electronic contract experience.
Prepare your important e-contracts with eformsign!