Title: What Is a Digital Signature and How Does It Work?
A digital signature is like an electronic fingerprint that proves your identity and ensures a document hasn’t been tampered with. It uses encryption technology to secure and verify your signatures online.
*Why Are Digital Signatures Important?*
1. They protect against forgery and fraud.
2. Speed up document signing without printing or scanning.
3. Make legal transactions secure and trustworthy.
*How Does a Digital Signature Work?*
- Your document is hashed (turned into a unique code).
- This hash is encrypted using your private key.
- The recipient decrypts it with your public key to verify.
*Common Uses of Digital Signatures*
- Contracts, agreements, and government documents.
- Financial transactions and healthcare records.
- Email authentication and software distribution.
*Benefits of Using Digital Signatures*
- Legal validity under many international laws.
- Saves time and costs compared to traditional signatures.
- Enhances security and audit trails.
