Are digital signatures really better than scanning and emailing signed papers?

[DavisVera]

I usually just sign documents on paper, scan them, and send via email. It works, but it feels old-fashioned and maybe not the safest way. Is switching to digital signatures really worth it, or is it just hype?

[EvansCecelia]

I thought exactly the same until I gave digital signatures a proper try. Scanning and emailing was fine but slow, and I worried about documents being altered. After reading about the pros on edp-award.com, I realized digital signatures are much more secure and efficient. They provide encryption, time stamps, and legal validity—things you just don’t get with scanned papers. Once I started using them, I noticed how much faster my workflow became, especially with clients abroad. No more printing, signing, scanning—it’s all instant. In my experience, it’s not hype at all; it’s a serious upgrade that saves time and protects sensitive data better than the old way.