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Digital Signatures
The digital signature held by members of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) confirms the civic identity and professional designation of its members at the time of signing. It serves as proof that the signer has the right to practice in the province of Alberta, in addition to ensuring the integrity of the signed documents and preventing their falsification.
APEGA digital signatures are administered by Notarius.
APEGA completes comparison of digital signature providers
In 2022, APEGA staff conducted a thorough review of APEGA’s digital signature process and comparison of different providers. The analysis found that Notarius is the only provider to offer an efficient, cost-effective, software-as-a-subscription option that meets all requirements for an acceptable certificate authority under APEGA’s Authenticating Professional Work Products practice standard. Therefore, APEGA continues to use Notarius as its only approved vendor to issue APEGA’s digital signatures.
Authenticating Professional Work Products Practice Standard
This professional practice standard helps APEGA licensed professionals and permit holders comply with the statutory requirements of authenticating professional work products (PWPs). It also helps the public understand the obligations of APEGA licensed professionals in authentication and the use of the APEGA stamp (both digital and physical).
Attend a Digital Signature Information Webinar
What is a Digital Signature?
Every second Wednesday of the month, 1:00-2:30 p.m. MDT
Going paperless is the goal, and digital signatures are the solution. Discover the advantages and benefits of a digital signature. This 90-minute presentation will include a general overview of digital signatures, general concepts, and a complete product demonstration to showcase how to use digital signatures to sign and seal electronic files.
Lastly, we will answer the most common questions related to using digital signatures in the workplace and how they can be accepted and verified by clients and government agencies.
The ABCs of Digital Signatures
From Adobe to BlueBeam to ConsignO Desktop
Every third Wednesday of the month, 1:00-2:30 p.m. MDT
One of the key challenges of a successful digital transformation is the ability to manage the workflow of documents and understand how the technology and standards function. This advanced session is designed for digital signature subscribers that have installed the required software elements, has a digital signature activated and are looking to begin using ConsignO Desktop to view, prepare and sign electronic records.
We also take this opportunity to showcase how to prepare and sign documents with Adobe Reader DC and BlueBeam Revu.
Why use digital signatures?
When you adopt digital solutions, APEGA can better protect the identity of its members and fulfill its mandate to protect the public. Digital signatures enable engineers and geoscientists to be more efficient and use their resources in a smart way. By digitizing workflows, professionals can ensure they are competitive on an international scale and the entire population can rely on improved quality solutions.
Advantages of professional digital signatures
More than 50,000 professionals currently use a digital signature in Canada. Digital identities are changing industries and are allowing professionals to digitally transform. Find out why.
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