Nick @ The Linux ExperimentDec 21, 2022
Regarding my last video: yes, digitally signing a PDF with a certificate is more secure. Yes, it’s used by companies, but:
- they generally use third party tools
- At the 4 companies I worked at, we NEVER used such a system to sign a contract
- Most normal users just need to stamp their hand drawn signature and send the PDF back to avoid having to print it, sign it, scan it, and send it back
It’s definitely something all PDF tools should have by default, even if it’s not “secure”
Show threaddgr
@thelinuxEXP there is a difference between secure and valid.
Dec 21, 2022 at 10:03amWeb
Show threadNick @ The Linux ExperimentDec 21, 2022
@dgr A stamped signature on a PDF is valid. If you sent it by email, there’s a trace that YOU in fact sent that document with that modification. Sure, you could dispute that in courts, but in general, there will never be a need for that.
I’m not talking about signing multi million dollar contracts, just signing an estimate with a contractor, stuff like that. It’s enough.
Show threaddgrDec 21, 2022
@thelinuxEXP aren't you french? I had to put my initials on every damn page to sign a contract there! They would definetly never accept a picture in a email 😉
Show threadNick @ The Linux ExperimentDec 21, 2022
@dgr They do, if you also put a picture of your initials on every page ;)
Show threaddgrDec 21, 2022
@thelinuxEXP you are right , it could have worked with the bank if I did that, printed and scanned it again and send it via email 🤣