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What Is a Digital Signature? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 6, 2026, 11:30:54 PM

A digital signature is a cryptographic mechanism that guarantees an electronic document was issued by whoever claims to have issued it and wasn't modified after it was signed. It's the basis of advanced electronic signatures, and in many jurisdictions it carries the same legal weight as a handwritten signature when it meets the applicable requirements.

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