The eSignature & agreement glossary
Clear, concise definitions for the terms that matter across digital signing, security, and compliance.
Digital Signature Standard (DSS)
1. Digital Signature Standard (DSS) Definition The Digital Signature Standard (DSS) is a federal standard in the United States that defines algorithms used to create…
Digital Signatures Directive (DSD)
1. Digital Signatures Directive (DSD) Definition The Digital Signatures Directive (DSD) was an EU directive established in 1999 (1999/93/EC) that created a legal framework for…
Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation refers to the integration of digital technologies into every aspect of an organization, fundamentally changing how businesses operate and deliver value to customers…
Digital Trust
1. Digital Trust Definition Digital Trust is the confidence that users, businesses, and systems place in the security, privacy, and integrity of digital technologies, platforms…
Digital Watermark
1. Digital Watermark Definition A Digital Watermark is a hidden or visible marker embedded into digital content, such as images, videos, or documents, to verify…
Distributed Signing
1. Distributed Signing Definition Distributed Signing refers to the process of obtaining electronic signatures from multiple individuals who are geographically dispersed or using different systems…
Document Acceptance
1. Document Acceptance Definition Document Acceptance refers to the process by which a recipient formally acknowledges and agrees to the contents of a document. This…
Document Annotation
1. Document Annotation Definition Document Annotation refers to the process of adding comments, highlights, or other notes to a document without altering its original content…
Document Archiving
1. Document Archiving Definition Document Archiving is the process of storing documents for long-term preservation and retrieval. Archived documents are often moved to a secure…
Document Authentication
1. Document Authentication Definition Document Authentication refers to the process of verifying that a document is legitimate and has not been tampered with. It ensures…
Document Backup
1. Document Backup Definition Document Backup is the process of creating copies of important digital documents to protect them from loss, corruption, or accidental deletion…
Document Collaboration
1. Document Collaboration Definition Document Collaboration is the process of multiple individuals or teams working together on a document, often in real-time, to edit, review…