September 12, 2026

Section 15. Secure electronic signature – Information Technology Act, 2000

Chapter V – Secure Electronic Records and Secure Electronic Signature
Information Technology Act, 2000

15. Secure electronic signature

An electronic signature shall be deemed to be a secure electronic signature if–(i) the signature creation data, at the time of affixing signature, was under the exclusive control of signatory and no other person; and (ii) the signature creation data was stored and affixed in such exclusive manner as may be prescribed.

Explanation.–In case of digital signature, the “signature creation data” means the private key of the subscriber.