The eSignature & agreement glossary
Clear, concise definitions for the terms that matter across digital signing, security, and compliance.
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
1. CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) Definition The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a privacy law enacted in California to protect the personal information…
Certificate Authority (CA)
A Certificate Authority (CA) is a trusted entity that issues digital certificates used to verify the identity of the signer in digital signature processes. These…
Certificate Chain
1. Certificate Chain Definition A Certificate Chain is a sequence of certificates that link a digital certificate to a trusted root Certificate Authority (CA). It…
Certificate Management
1. Certificate Management Definition Certificate Management refers to the process of overseeing the lifecycle of digital certificates, from issuance and renewal to revocation and expiration…
Certificate Policy (CP)
1. Certificate Policy (CP) Definition A Certificate Policy (CP) is a set of rules and guidelines that define the procedures for issuing, managing, and using…
Certificate Practice Statement (CPS)
1. Certificate Practice Statement (CPS) Definition A Certificate Practice Statement (CPS) is a detailed document that describes the specific practices and procedures used by a…
Certificate Transparency
1. Certificate Transparency Definition Certificate Transparency is an open framework designed to monitor and log the issuance of digital certificates in real time. It helps…