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⭐ Q.2 (a) Explain the process of creation and verification of Digital Signature. 1. Introduction Digital signature is the heart of the Information Technology Act, 2000 because it gives legal validity to electronic records. It is equivalent to a handwritten signature in the physical world. Section 3 & 3A of the IT Act provide the legal foundation of digital signatures and electronic signatures. Digital signatures ensure: Authenticity → Sender is genuine Integrity → Data not altered Non-repudiation → Sender cannot deny sending ⭐ 2. Process of Creation of Digital Signature Digital signature is created through Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) using two keys: Private Key → known only to the signer Public Key → available to everyone The process includes the following steps: Step 1: Hashing the Document Before signing, the document is converted into a hash value (mathematical summary). This ensures security and faster processing. Step 2: Encryption wi...