The privacy-first blog
Here, you can find answers to some of the most relevant cyber-privacy questions – and their potential implications on your organization.
The Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)
Definition and Legal FrameworkUnder the eIDAS Regulation, which sets the legal framework for electronic and digital signatures in the EU, a qualified electronic signature (QES) is considered the most secure form of electronic signature. It holds the same legal status...
Save time and money with eSignatures: How electronic signatures make everyday work easier
Instead of paper and pens, digital tools are in demand today. The best example: contract signatures and other documents that need to be signed. Compared to manual signatures, the digital variant offers many advantages: first and foremost, high-security standards and...
Is your company ready for the new Swiss data protection law?
The new Data Protection Act (revDSG), which comes into force on 1 September, significantly tightens data protection requirements for companies. The management and protection of sensitive data will be subject to tighter controls. Companies that work with sensitive data...
Changes to Swiss data protection: privacy-by-design for your company
In April 2020, Switzerland revised its Data Protection Act (DPA), significantly strengthening data protection for individuals. As of 1 September 2023, these changes will apply. For you as a business owner, this means that you now have to comply with the revised...
Are eSignatures secure?
Even in a digitized world, signatures will continue to play an important role. However, relying on pen and paper seems obsolete. When you sign a document with low transaction value, digitally storing the signature on the screen should be enough to enforce legal...
Comparison: eSignature vs. traditional signature
What advantages does the electronic signature offer? Which industries benefit from it? Today businesses and individuals increasingly turn to electronic signatures (eSignatures) to sign documents and agreements. Driven by technological advancements and a need for...
Paperless office – How to go paperless in the e-office
Don't you sometimes wish you could banish all paper from your company? Unclear piles of paper on your desk, inefficient processes, expensive archiving with the risk of not being able to find important documents again - all this could be a thing of the past. In fact,...
Sustainability in the real estate industry: challenges & solutions
If you ask around in the real estate industry, one topic seems unavoidable: ESG. ESG stands for "environmental, social and governance". The topic of sustainability has thus finally arrived in the real estate sector, which is not least due to the changing...
Interview with Certifaction CEO & Co-Founder Benôit Henry
This interview with Certifaction CEO and co-founder Benoît Henry was originally conducted and published by Bugy. Tell us about yourself? Hi! I am Benoit Henry, CEO of Certifaction, a SaaS company based in Switzerland. Our enterprise solution is the world leader in...
How to create a digital signature in 6 easy steps
Digital signatures are crucial for the digitization of processes. They pave the way to the paperless enterprise, enable the digital transformation of business models, and eliminate the hassle of sending contracts by mail, which...
