Tidpunktssättning
Tidpunktssättning, often translated as "time-stamping" in English, refers to the process of associating a specific point in time with a digital event or piece of data. This is crucial for establishing the order of events, verifying the integrity of information, and ensuring legal or chronological validity. In essence, it's about proving that something existed or happened at a particular moment.
The most common method of tidpunktssättning involves using trusted third-party services, known as Time Stamping Authorities
Tidpunktssättning has wide-ranging applications. It is vital in legal proceedings for establishing when documents were created