From 94eb58070b4ff18d93ec24ff61361aa88c376827 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Heiko Schaefer Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:33:26 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Attempt at clearer description --- book/source/07-signing_data.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/book/source/07-signing_data.md b/book/source/07-signing_data.md index cc2a757..1d0bb34 100644 --- a/book/source/07-signing_data.md +++ b/book/source/07-signing_data.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ it does not automatically signal if the expected party indeed controls the signe Data signatures can only be issued by component keys with the *signing* [key flag](https://www.ietf.org/archive/id/draft-ietf-openpgp-crypto-refresh-12.html#name-key-flags). -Note that data signatures are distinct from {ref}`component_signatures_chapter`, which are used to attach metadata or subkeys to a certificate. +Note that data signatures are distinct from {ref}`component_signatures_chapter`, which are used to form and maintain certificates, as well as to certify identities on certificates. (data_signature_types)= ## Signature types