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Cross-platform solution
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Unlimited document storage
Generate and save your electronic signature using the method you find most convenient.
Widely recognized ease of use
Resize your signature and adjust its placement on a document.
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Save a signed, printable document on your device in the format you need or share it via email, a link, or SMS. You can also instantly export the document to the cloud.
The benefits of electronic signatures
Bid farewell to pens, printers, and paper forms.
Efficiency
Enjoy quick document signing and sending and reclaim hours spent on paperwork.
Accessibility
Sign documents from anywhere in the world. Speed up business transactions and close deals even while on the go.
Cost savings
Eliminate the need for paper, printing, scanning, and postage to significantly cut your operational costs.
Security
Protect your transactions with advanced encryption and audit trails. Electronic signatures ensure a higher level of security than traditional signatures.
Legality
Electronic signatures are legally recognized in most countries around the world, providing the same legal standing as a handwritten signature.
Sustainability
By eliminating the need for paper, electronic signatures contribute to environmental sustainability.
Enjoy straightforward eSignature workflows without compromising data security
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Protected Fax Format Feature
The Protected Fax Format feature ensures that your sensitive information remains secure during transmission. With this feature, you can send faxed documents without worrying about unauthorized access or data breaches. It is ideal for businesses that prioritize confidentiality and want to protect their clients' information.
Key Features
End-to-end encryption for enhanced security
User authentication to verify sender and receiver identities
Audit trails to monitor access and transmission history
Compatibility with common fax machines and digital platforms
Easy-to-use interface for managing fax documents
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Healthcare institutions securely transmitting patient records
Legal firms sending confidential documents
Financial organizations sharing sensitive information with clients
Businesses maintaining compliance with data protection regulations
Remote teams collaborating on secure projects
By implementing the Protected Fax Format feature, you can solve the common problem of insecure document transmission. This feature addresses your need for confidentiality and reliability, allowing you to focus on your work without the fear of compromising sensitive information. You can trust that your communications are private and that your reputation remains intact.
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How do I send an encrypted fax?
Go to the “Send fax” section and enter your recipient's name and fax number. Attach your PDF file to your message and send your fax through your service's secure fax technology.
How do I send an encrypted fax?
Go to the “Send fax” section and enter your recipient's name and fax number. Attach your PDF file to your message and send your fax through your service's secure fax technology.
Can I send a fax from my Gmail?
Gmail Fax to Email It is as easy to send a fax via a Gmail account as it is to send an email. First, click on the Compose option in your email account. You simply enter the recipient's number and faxdomain.com, using the provided domain, as the fax number.
Can fax transmissions be intercepted?
A fax in transmission can only be intercepted by an individual gaining physical access to the phone lines in or outside the buildings at either end of the transmission, which by the way is illegal anywhere in the United States.
Can a fax be encrypted?
No, faxes are not encrypted. They are not secure. In practice one could argue faxes are more secure than email because it is harder, for some adversaries, to intercept and tap phone lines compared to the decentralized network of networks that is the Internet.
Are fax transmissions encrypted?
Documents sent by fax are able to be considered legally binding, especially if they contain a physical or digital signature. While traditional faxing often uses unsecured phone lines, electronic faxes are encrypted using a secure and reliable system to protect your data.
Is a fax more secure than email?
Faxes cannot be hacked very efficiently, but there are other reasons why the fax machine remains secure. Unlike emails, faxes cannot have attachment viruses. Even if they're slower than emails, email attachments can destroy your software and spread infections across the network.
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