Allowing people to sign a document using just a Swipe to Sign is fast, user-friendly, and legally valid in many cases. But when is it the right choice?
However, Simple Electronic Signature without a One-Time-Password (OTP) is best used for low-risk, low-dispute scenarios, such as:
Photo and video consent forms
Internal declarations or policy acknowledgements
Surveys, release forms, or informal approvals
In these cases, the main priority is collecting consent quickly and clearly, without adding unnecessary steps.
⚠️ What are the risks?
While legally valid, this method has weaker identity verification than signatures using OTP or national eID. That means:
The signer’s identity is inferred from their email address and audit trail (IP address, timestamps, etc.).
If used via a SignPage, a Signer can potentially lie about their email address and name, thus sign using fake credentials.
In rare disputes, it may be harder to prove who signed without additional authentication.
What evidence does Connie capture?
Even without OTP, Connie still provides an audit trail that can be used as evidence, that includes:
The email address used during signing.
The timestamps for viewing and signing
The IP address and device/browser info (when available)
A cryptographic document hash for tamper evidence
An optional selfie that can be requested / required at your discretion
This is usually more than enough for typical consent collection.
When should you use a stronger method?
For higher-risk or more sensitive agreements, we recommend using a signature method with stronger identity proof, such as SeS with OTP or using a national eID (Connie currently supports Danish MitID)