Solution:Electronic Record, Digital Signature, and Certifying Authority are among some important concepts used in the Information Technology Act, 2000. As per the definitions given in Section 2 of this act:
'Electronic Record' means data, record or data generated, image or sound stored, received or sent in an electronic form or microfilm or computer-generated microfiche.
'Digital Signature' means authentication of any electronic record by a subscriber by means of an electronic method or procedure in accordance with the provisions of section 3.
'Certifying Authority' means a person who has been granted a license to issue a Digital Signature Certificate under section 24.