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Verified Presence in Digital Communication: Why Secure Communication Means More Than Just a Platform

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Platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom have become essential for every “digital-first” organisation. They connect teams, enable decisions and keep business moving. But as recent vulnerabilities in Teams have shown, convenience doesn’t always mean security – and they highlight why verified presence in digital communication is becoming essential for building real trust online. Researchers found … Continued

Digital ID and the Future of Compliance: What the New Right to Work Rules Mean for Businesses

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Last week, the UK government announced a plan to roll out a national digital ID scheme, making digital identity verification mandatory for Right to Work checks by the end of this Parliament. This is a step towards modernising compliance, tackling illegal working, and reducing the admin burden on businesses. However, like most technology-led initiatives, the … Continued

Why Secure Electronic Signatures Matter in Apprenticeship Funding

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Use of insufficiently-secure electronic signatures on documents was one of the reasons a further education college had to repay thousands of pounds of government funding. It’s a story that highlights the risks to organisations using electronic signatures without robust security and compliance measures in place. The issue boils down to whether an electronic signature is … Continued

We’re backing proposals to allow digital wills

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A new report and draft bill published last week could pave the way for digital wills to be introduced in England and Wales. It’s a change in the law that we’ve been calling for for some time, and one that has the potential to make will-making more secure and convenient than ever. Will-making is currently … Continued

How to Protect Your Business from Fake Remote Workers

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Businesses recruiting IT workers are being warned to hold interviews either via video or in person to beat North Korean scammers posing as fake employees.  Last week, the Guardian reported that the UK is a ‘prime target’ for hoax IT workers, who are hired to work remotely and then channel their wages to Kim Jong-un’s … Continued

How DORA is Shaping the Future of Digital Resilience – and How Videosign Can Help

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The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is now officially in effect, marking a significant milestone for the financial sector. Designed to strengthen the industry’s ability to withstand digital disruptions, DORA is a crucial regulation that impacts banks, wealth management firms, and fintech companies alike. Its aim? To ensure financial entities and their service providers can … Continued

Celebrating Data Privacy Day

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Every year, on 28 January, we celebrate Data Privacy Day – a significant event that highlights the importance of safeguarding personal data and promoting privacy best practices. This takes place in the wider Data Privacy Week – with a goal to spread awareness about online privacy.  The date marks the anniversary of the opening for … Continued

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