# What is the difference between an e-signature and a digital signature?

Purpose / what they focus on

-Are they mainly about showing consent/intent or about security & integrity?

Technology used

-Does it use cryptography / public key infrastructure (PKI), certificates, encryption, etc., or is it just any electronic way of signing (image of signature, typed name, tick box, etc.)?

Level of security

-Which one is considered more secure and tamper-evident?

Legal / trust aspect

-Is there involvement of a trusted certificate authority or provider for verification?

-Are there stronger guarantees like authenticity, integrity, non‑repudiation?

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