Intro

 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.