The eSignature & agreement glossary
Clear, concise definitions for the terms that matter across digital signing, security, and compliance.
Single Sign-On (Sso)
1. Single Sign-On (SSO) Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication process that allows users to securely access multiple applications or systems with a single set…
Therapeutic Misconception
1. Therapeutic Misconception Therapeutic misconception occurs when a patient or research participant mistakenly believes that the primary purpose of a clinical trial or research study…
Verbal Consent
1. Verbal Consent Verbal consent is a form of express consent provided orally rather than in writing. In healthcare, it signifies that a patient has…
Written Consent
1. Written Consent Written consent is a formal, documented form of express consent in which a patient or legal guardian provides agreement to a medical…
Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act)
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is a landmark privacy legislation enacted by the Government of India in 2023. It establishes a comprehensive framework…
Browsewrap Agreement
A Browsewrap Agreement is a type of online contract where a website’s terms and conditions are provided, but users are not required to take explicit…
USB Tokens
1. USB Tokens Definition USB Tokens are hardware-based security devices used to store cryptographic keys and digital certificates, enabling secure authentication and electronic signature processes…
Webhooks
1. Webhooks Definition Webhooks are automated messages sent from one application to another in real-time, triggered by specific events or actions. In the context of…
Wet Signatures
1. Wet Signatures Definition A Wet Signature is a traditional, handwritten signature applied to a physical document using ink. Wet signatures have long been the…
Token-Based Authentication
1. Token-Based Authentication Definition Token-Based Authentication is a security process in which users are granted access to an application or system after they successfully authenticate…
Trust Anchor
1. Trust Anchor Definition A Trust Anchor is a trusted entity, typically a certificate authority (CA) or root certificate, that serves as the foundation for…
Trust Service Provider (TSP)
1. Trust Service Provider (TSP) Definition A Trust Service Provider (TSP) is an entity that provides electronic trust services, such as digital signatures, digital certificates…