UPSC Prelims 2019 · GS Paper 1 · Q4

Science & Technology

Medium · Digital Signatures and Digital Certificates

Consider the following statements regarding a digital signature:

1. A digital signature identifies the certifying authority that issued it.

2. A digital signature establishes the identity of the sender for the purpose of a proof of identity check.

3. A digital signature is an electronic method of signing an electronic document that ensures its content has not been altered.

Which of the statements given above correctly describes a digital signature?