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E-Signature vs Digital Signature: What’s the Real Difference? (2026 Guide)

Electronic signatures and digital signatures are often confused, but the distinction matters for security, compliance, and legal enforceability. This guide explains the technical differences, compares legal treatment across the US, EU, India, and 7 other jurisdictions, debunks 5 costly misconceptions, and provides a decision framework for choosing the right signature type for every document.