Electronic

&
digital
signatures
By : Ana Syahirah
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3.1
distinguish
electronic and
digital
signatures
introduction
Electronic signatures and
digital signatures are often
used interchangeably in
conversation, but in reality,
each carries a distinct set of
defining features and
functions
HISTORY
The traditional signatures are hand
written and are uniquely representative
of one’s identity. The use of signature is
mandatory in law in certain cases and
holds an important legal position in the
document as it signify two things the
identity of the person and its intent.
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 3.1.1
ELECTRONIC
SIGNATURES
Let’s GET STARTED!!!

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× An electronic signature is a way of representing
your signature on a computerized document.
× for example a delivery slip.
× The term ‘electronic signature’ can refer to
several different methods of capturing a
signature on a document or device.
× This includes methods such as using a tablet or
mobile app to capture an image of a handwritten
signature.
× It can also be simply typing your name into a
signature box. An example of a commonly
created electronic signature is when you sign
for a
delivery on the courier’s digital device.

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Digital
SIGNATURES

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× A digital signature is much more than
an electronic signature.
× Digital signatures become intrinsically
linked to the content of the digital
document using encryption.
× Anyone digitally signing a document
needs a digital certificate
× the certificate being unique to that
individual.
× The certificate contains a public and a
private key – known as a ‘key pair’.

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Need
for
Why we need electronic and digital
signature? Is it so important?

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Need for electronic & digit
al signatures

× Verify the identity of their signers.

× Associate the necessary identifiers with the signing
process.
× Safely capture a legal and binding signature.
× Easily retain and store completed documents.

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Comparison
between e-sign &
d ig ita l s ig n

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Comparison on features

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Comparison on
functions

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3.2
understand legal
requirements in
digital
signatures
3 major legal requirements

Message Message
Signer Integrity
Authentication Authentication

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Signer authentication
If a public and private key is
associated with an
identified signer the digital
signature attributes the
message to the signer.
The digital signature cannot
be forged, unless the signer
loses control of the private
key, such as by divulging it
or losing the media or
device in which it is
contained.
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Message authentication

A secure digital signature

scheme, like a secure A digital signature provides
conventional signature can message authentication.
provide message
authentication.

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Message integrity
The integrity of the
message is preserved even
if we sign the whole A digital signature provides
message because we cannot message integrity.
get the same signature if
the message is changed.

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Role of handwritten signatu
re s
To show that the
signer at least saw the
document To avoid fraud to
To avoid fraud secure a signature with
recognized legal
consequences
Written documents
ensure integrity

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Role of digital signatures

To avoid To ensure To ensure

fraud legal message
validity integrity

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Summary digital signatures
× Digital Signature can be used in all electronic
communications:
Web, e-mail, e-commerce

× It is an electronic stamp or seal that append to the document.

× Ensure the document being unchanged during transmission.

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THAN
KS!
Any questions?

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