Electronic signatures (e-signatures) are widely used for business transactions. Under Australian law, electronic signatures are generally enforceable and admissible in court, provided they meet three conditions:
Identify the signatory and indicate their intention to sign the document or transaction.
Be reliable and appropriate for the purpose of the document, or be proven (on its own or with other evidence) to identify the signatory and their intent.
Show that the recipient consents to the method of signing used.
Dashpivot includes multiple signature options designed to meet these requirements:
Signature Field
Manual Signature Field
Scan Sitemate ID Field
For use cases such as daily pre-starts, toolbox talks, SWMS, and permits, it’s best practice to provide multiple signing options in your template.
The Scan Sitemate ID Field provides the strongest supporting evidence, as it captures phone number verification, date, time, and GPS location automatically.
Because legal requirements can vary by jurisdiction and scenario, we recommend seeking independent legal advice for specific contractual or regulatory matters.