Electronic Signatures

In cases when your organization wants to attach a legal significance to the certification sign-off process, the certification can be configured to require the use of electronic signatures. With electronic signatures, the certification owner can associate specific text with the sign off process, such as wording that pertains a regulation like a Sarbanes-Oxley requirement.

The options for requiring an electronic signature in most certifications are on the Behavior tab. In Targeted certifications, the options are in the Choose Certifier section.

Require Electronic Signature

Require an electronic signature as part of the sign-off process. Reviewers use their IdentityIQ login as authorization for the electronic signature.

Electronic Signature Meaning

If you choose to require electronic signature, choose the meaning (the text that goes with the electronic signature) from the list. Electronic signature meanings are defined in Global Settings > Electronic Signatures.

You can also enable electronic signatures for certifications globally by selecting the gear icon > Compliance Manager, navigating to the Behavior section and checking the Require Electronic Signature option. When you check this option, you must also select an Electronic Signature Meaning.

As a reviewer, you must re-authenticate using the login process configured for your organization, as part of signing off with an electronic signature.

For more information on configuring electronic signatures, see Electronic Signatures.