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Digital Address Code (DAC) as address for eKYC, property tax, online shopping ! The Department of Posts, Government of India, is in the process of creating an unique  Digital Address Code (#DAC) as a  proof of address  which can be used for booking an online delivery or for paying property tax.DAC would help in digitally authenticating an address. --Currently, Aadhaar is commonly used as a proof of address. But the address mentioned on the Aadhaar card cannot be digitally authenticated.  --DAC would be an unique address identity and is usable by all stakeholders.  DAC is expected to identify each address in the country uniquely and link the address to its geospatial coordinates represented numerically or alphanumerically. --DAC is proposed as a solution. It would be an input that could be keyed in or captured out of a QR Code by apps of service providers and would be cognizable by digital maps. --However, in the case of sensitive establishments, the DAC may not be issued or it may be l

DSC & Electronic Signatures Law in India By Prashant Mali What is a DSC i.e Digital Signature Certificate?  Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are the digital equivalent (that is electronic format) of physical or paper certificates. Examples of physical certificates are drivers' licenses, passports or membership cards. Certificates serve as proof of identity of an individual for a certain purpose; for example, a driver's license identifies someone who can legally drive in a particular country. Likewise, a digital certificate can be presented electronically to prove your identity, to access information or services on the Internet or to sign certain documents digitally.  Licensed Certifying Authority (CA) issues the digital signature. Certifying Authority (CA) means a person who has been granted a license to issue a digital signature certificate under Section 24 of the Indian IT-Act 2000. The list of licensed CAs along with their contact information is available