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Digit al Signature in Nepal:

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igital signature is a Electron ic Tra nsaction to face different threats
special government Act 2063 provides a even though they have
certified legal framework for many opportunities while
identifi cation code which electronic governance bringing DSC on use.
is used to authenticate by giving recognition to The Nepal government
digital information such electronic records and is going to implement the
as documents, e-mail digital signatures. As OCC Digital Signature under
messages by the sender or is the main responsible the Electronic Transaction
the signatory and ensures government body to Act 2006 and Electronic
that the document is implement DSC as the Root Transaction Rules 2OO7 .
unchanged and genuine. CA. DSC not only helps President Bidya Devi
CAs digital signature private business sectors for Bhandari launched digital
is a special government secure risk free transaction signature for the first
certifi ed identifi cation but also for the overall time in Nepal amidst a
code which is used to govern ment orga n ization's function organized in the
Chironjibi Adhikori
authenticate digital officials. Even while Kathmandu on December
information for docu ments implementing the DSC 2,20L5. The Office of the
and e-mail messages. The government bodies have Control ler of Certifi cation