OS BENEFÍCIOS DOS CONTRATOS E ASSINATURAS DIGITAIS

Abstract

The advantages of digital contracts and signatures are examined in this essay, which also shows how these innovations have changed government, legal transactions, and business practices. Digitizing contracts brings several benefits, including greater operational effectiveness, lower costs, greater legal clarity and environmental sustainability. Quickly drafting, checking and signing paperwork, eliminating the need for personal travel and reducing transaction time increases operational efficiency. The savings in paper, printing, physical storage and transport logistics, as well as the reduction in time dedicated to manual procedures, demonstrate the cost reduction. By ensuring the integrity and validity of digital documents, cutting-edge encryption and authentication technologies strengthen legal security. By doing this, the chance of fraud and legal issues is reduced. Environmental sustainability is another advantage, as reducing the use of paper helps preserve natural resources and reduce organizations' carbon footprint. Regulatory compliance is also discussed in this article, with a focus on current legislation, such as Law nº 14.063/20 in Brazil, which establishes standards for the legal validity of digitized documents. To elucidate the practical benefits and technological environmental implications, examples of successful cases and case study analyzes are presented. It is possible to conclude that the implementation of digital contracts and signatures represents specific progress in the modernization and sustainability of commercial and legal transactions, providing a more efficient, secure and ecological method of formalizing agreements.