What is a Digital Signature?
An digital signature verifies electronic records in a way like a manually written mark, which validates the printed archives. This virtual mark can’t be fashioned. The beneficiary of a carefully marked record can check that the archive started from the individual whose virtual mark is appended to the report and that the record has not been changed either deliberately or unintentionally from the time it was agreed upon. Likewise, the endorser of a record can’t later abandon it by guaranteeing that the mark was produced.
Types of Digital Signature Certificates:
There are primarily two types of Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) legally recognized in India:
Class 2 Certificate: These certificates are issued for both Business personnel (Organization type) and private individuals (Individual type) use.
Class 3 Certificate: These certificates are issued to for both Business personnel (Organization type) and private individuals (Individual type) use. These Certificates can be used for aforesaid purposes. It provides higher confidentiality and security to transact your operations.
It is primarily used for,
- e-Filing of Income Tax Returns
- e-Tendering
- e-Auction
- e-Procurement
- Signing documents and emails
- Online transactions/ authentications
- MCA21 & ROC
- LLP
- TDS Certificates
- VAT Returns
- EFP Claims
- Patent Trademark, etc.
It is used while transacting with organizations/entities like,
- e-Office
- PSUs and Semi Government staffers
- Banks & NBFCs
- State Government Departments
- Corporate entities
- ZP & Nagar Panchayats
- Ordnance Factory
- Defense Personnel
- Insurance companies
- Educational Institutions (Schools/ Colleges/ Training Institutes)
- Hospitals & PHCs
- Municipal & Cantonment Boards
- I.R.E.P.S.