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Internet Governance Glossary

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2.38 Authentication

Trust-based identity attribution, providing a codified assurance of the identity of one entity (viz. a person or an organization) to another.
 

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Authentication of individuals on the Internet by means of eSignature affects many aspects, including jurisdiction, cybercrime, and eCommerce.