Securing E-Documents: How Electronic Signatures Protect Against Fraud In India’s Digital Ecosystem

Digital signatures enhance the security of e-documents in India’s digital ecosystem, safeguarding against forgery and identity theft. They are crucial for online transactions and are legally binding. Obtaining a Digital Signature Certificate involves verification, and misuse can be mitigated by maintaining control over the signature token. Rachana Rautray, Partner, JSA Advocates and Solicitors, explains that the first step is to preserve evidence. “People should immediately take screenshots, save emails, messages and other communications, and note down timestamps, sender details, links and any other information that may help establish that tampering or fraud has taken place,” she says. “If money has already been transferred because of the fraud, the affected person should immediately inform the bank or financial institution and request that the transaction be frozen or blocked. A formal complaint should also be filed with the local police,” she adds.  Read more