NETWORK SECURITY
DIGITAL SIGNATURE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign Act), 1 signed into law on June 30, 2000, provides a general rule of validity for electronic records and signatures for transactions in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to the Information Technology Act, 2000, digital signatures mean authentication of any electronic record by a subscriber by means of an electronic method or procedure in accordance with the provisions of section 3. Further, the IT Act, 2000 deals with digital signatures under Sections 2, 3, and 15.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main difference between the two is that a digital signature is primarily used to protect documents and is certified by certification authorities, while an electronic signature is often associated with a contract that the signer agrees to.