Timestamping
/ˈtɪmstæmpɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of securely recording the date and time a document or electronic data is created, modified, or received to provide proof of authenticity and existence at a specific time.
Timestamping ensures that a digital contract's creation date is verifiable for legal disputes.
Forms
- timestampings
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Commentary
Timestamping is critical in legal contexts involving electronic evidence to establish the chronology and integrity of documents or data.
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