Unterschriftensammlungen
Unterschriften denote marks affixed by a person to indicate agreement, approval, or authorization on a document. Traditionally, a handwritten signature serves as a personal identifier, while electronic forms use digital or electronic signatures to accomplish similar purposes.
Signatures can be categorized as handwritten (wet ink) or electronic. Electronic signatures include simple electronic signatures
Legal framework: In the European Union, eIDAS provides a harmonized regime for electronic identification and trust
Technical basis (for digital signatures): Digital signatures use public-key cryptography and a certificate from a trusted
Practical considerations: For a signature to be legally valid, the signer must intend to sign and have