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For a digital signature, what does the Explanation to the section on secure electronic signature say 'signature creation data' means?

In the case of a digital signature, signature creation data means the private key of the subscriber. The public key is listed in the certificate and used to verify the signature, so it is not the creation data.

  1. AThe public key of the subscriber
  2. BThe private key of the subscriberCorrect
  3. CThe Digital Signature Certificate issued by the Certifying Authority
  4. DThe licence granted to the Certifying Authority

Explanation

The Explanation to Section 15 states that in case of a digital signature, signature creation data means the private key of the subscriber. The public key is listed in the certificate for verification, so it is not the creation data.

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