Coffee Break PD

In this podcast, John Turner, LLB, of XBRL International explores the urgent need for global standards in digital signatures to ensure the authenticity, trust, and integrity of corporate reporting. As cyber threats and financial reporting fraud become more sophisticated, Turner highlights how the newly proposed D6 standard enables companies, auditors, and regulators to digitally sign reports in a verifiable, tamper-proof, and traceable manner. The episode delves into real-world fraud cases and demonstrates how standardized digital signatures—applied to financial, sustainability, and other corporate disclosures—can prevent manipulation, enforce accountability, and build confidence across global markets.