# The Information Technology Act, 2000, Section 15: Secure electronic signature

- Act: The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000)
- In force from: 2000-10-17
- Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/it-act/section/15/

## Text

1 [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.]

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