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Heiko Schaefer 2023-11-14 11:33:26 +01:00
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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). 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.
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## Signature types ## Signature types