Originally Posted By: javacontour
The best solution would be to have a secure webpage where one can upload documents for such transactions.
I can see some cases, especially with loan information, where sending an e-mail with the documents is not secure enough. Sending a fax, or uploading to a secured web server is a more (but not completely) secure option, especially when compared to e-mail.
Do you know if that is how online Fax Services work. I know when I use mine, I log onto a website control center. From there I can scan or add pdf's as attachments and send to any fax number or email address. I assume this is the type of secure webpage you are talking about? I'll have to look into it.
FWIW, as far as loan and private financial type info. I've been getting and sending full loan apps/credit reports/appraisals/purchase agreements with very sensitive info attached for years. Both via email and fax. From the thermal days up until today, people would be amazed at how loosely their vital information gets slung around the internets! Most of my clients with legal council add the usual disclosure disclaimer somewhere on the fax or email, but other than that, I see little concern for security. Other than that, from what I can tell, it all hinges on the honesty of those involved who get the data. Pretty iffy at best, I guess.