Overview
Benefits
Prerequisites
Overview
The Information Technology Act of 2000 includes provisions for the use of digital signatures on documents submitted in electronic form to assure the security and validity of those documents. This is a safe and secure method of submitting a document online. As a result, all filings made by companies/LLPs under the MCA21 e-Government initiative must be signed with a digital signature by the person authorised to sign the documents.
Benefits
- Authentication
When conducting business online, it is useful in validating the personal information details of the individual holder. - Reduced cost and time
Instead of physically signing paper copies and scanning them to transmit through e-mail, you may digitally sign PDF files and transmit them much more rapidly. To perform or approve a business, the bearer of a Digital Signature certificate does not need to be physically present. - Data integrity
Digitally signed documents cannot be changed or updated once they have been signed, making the data safe and secure. These certifications are frequently requested by government authorities in order to cross-check and validate company transactions. - Authenticity of documents
Digitally signed documents give confidence to the receiver to be assured of the signer’s authenticity. They can take action on the basis of such documents without getting worried about the documents being forged.
Prerequisites
- Under the terms of the IT Act of 2000, the office of the Controller of Certification Agencies (CCA) appoints certification agencies. The CCA has approved a total of eight Certification Agencies to provide Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs). Each could have its own set of requirements. These Certification Agencies’ contact information may be found on the Ministry Certifying Authorities’ website.