The eSignature & agreement glossary
Clear, concise definitions for the terms that matter across digital signing, security, and compliance.
Notary Certificate
1. Notary Certificate Definition A Notary Certificate is a formal document issued by a notary public that certifies the authenticity of a signature on a…
Notary Journal
1. Notary Journal Definition A Notary Journal is an official log maintained by a notary public that records the details of each notarization event. The…
Notary Seal
1. Notary Seal Definition A Notary Seal is an official mark or stamp used by a notary public to certify that a document has been…
One-Time Password (OTP)
1. One-Time Password (OTP) Definition A One-Time Password (OTP) is a temporary password that is valid for a single login session or transaction. OTPs are…
Paperless Office
1. Paperless Office Definition A Paperless Office is an office environment where digital documents and electronic workflows are used in place of traditional paper-based processes…
PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)
1. PIPEDA Definition PIPEDA, or the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, is a Canadian federal law that governs how private-sector organizations handle personal…
Policy Authority
1. Policy Authority Definition A Policy Authority is an entity responsible for defining, maintaining, and enforcing the security policies and procedures governing a system or…
Policy Compliance
1. Policy Compliance Definition Policy Compliance refers to an organization’s adherence to the security policies and procedures established by a policy authority or governing body…
Policy Mapping
1. Policy Mapping Definition Policy Mapping is the process of aligning security policies across different organizations, systems, or jurisdictions to ensure mutual recognition and trust…
Hash Function
1. Hash Function Definition A Hash Function is a cryptographic algorithm that takes an input (or message) and returns a fixed-size string of characters, typically…
Hashing
1. Hashing Definition Hashing is the process of applying a hash function to data to generate a unique fixed-length output, or hash, that represents the…
HIPAA
1. HIPAA Definition HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1996 that establishes national standards for the protection…