What are e signatures

[Philipkee]

I might be old fashioned.  Lately I had to give an e signature cos I was buying online. 

And there are many versions.

One is you sign on a tablet.

One is you send a photo of your signature and they copy and paste on the document and send to you.

One is you copy and paste your signature to a document and email to them

Are all these considered e signatures?  And are these legal meaning if I buy something that's the way forward?  Sorry I noob.   I only know signature  is something you do with a pen. 

I also send photos of my credit card to an insurance agent who will then fill up forms electronically on my behalf.  This one is my friend so I was ok with it.  But is it done nowadays in real life? Or a dangerous practice?

[Adrianli]

19 hours ago, Philipkee said:

I might be old fashioned.  Lately I had to give an e signature cos I was buying online. 

And there are many versions.

One is you sign on a tablet.

One is you send a photo of your signature and they copy and paste on the document and send to you.

One is you copy and paste your signature to a document and email to them

Are all these considered e signatures?  And are these legal meaning if I buy something that's the way forward?  Sorry I noob.   I only know signature  is something you do with a pen. 

I also send photos of my credit card to an insurance agent who will then fill up forms electronically on my behalf.  This one is my friend so I was ok with it.  But is it done nowadays in real life? Or a dangerous practice?

Pretty normal practice nowadays.

My application form to HR also asked to be completed electronically with e-signature. Fill up at home and email back application form. Just last week, renew home insurance, also use e-signature to complete the PDF form. No need meet any agent or go to the insurance company.