The Growing Role of Digital Signature Certificates in Legal Tech
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A Digital Signature Certificate is an electronic document that authenticates the identity of the certificate holder. It serves the same purpose as a handwritten signature but with greater security. Issued by Certifying Authorities (CAs), DSCs are legally recognized under various international regulations, including the Information Technology Act of India and the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) in the U.S. In essence, a DSC provides: Authentication: Verifying the identity of the signer. Integrity: Ensuring that the signed document has not been altered. Non-repudiation: The signer cannot deny having signed the document. The Growing Need for Digital Signature Certificates in Legal Tech Legal tech refers to the use of technology to streamline legal services, improve legal workflows, and provide innovative solutions to legal professionals. As legal services become more digital, the need for secure and reliable mechanisms to sign and authenticate documents ...