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Digital signature


Definition:

A technique of authentication of a document and identity of a sender when axchanging information electronically.



Due to the use of a digital signature, sent documents cannot be changed in a non-detectable way. Every change, even accidental, in the contents of digitally signed message is indicated by a recipients computer.


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