Electronic seal does have legal effect. According to the Electronic Signature Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), as long as the electronic signature meets the statutory requirements, it has the same legal effect as the traditional handwritten signature or seal. This means that if the electronic seal complies with the relevant laws and regulations, its legal effect is recognized. In civil activities, the parties to a contract or other documents, vouchers and other documents may agree to use or not use electronic signatures and data messages. When the parties agree to use an electronic signature or data message, they should not deny its legal effect just because it is in electronic form. Therefore, electronic seal can be used as a legal and effective signature means under certain conditions.

Security measures for electronic seals;

1, digital certificate technology: using digital certificates to ensure the uniqueness and unforgeability of electronic seals;

2. Encryption technology: protect the security of electronic seal data through encryption algorithm to prevent tampering and leakage;

3. Storage security: Store the electronic seal in a safe environment, such as using the Hardware Security Module (HSM);

4. Authority control: Only authorized users can use the electronic seal to prevent unauthorized use;

5. Audit follow-up: record the usage of electronic seal, including usage time, user and usage environment, so as to facilitate follow-up audit afterwards;

6. Compliance with laws and regulations: ensure that the use of electronic seals meets the requirements of relevant laws and regulations to ensure its legal effect.

To sum up, according to the provisions of the Electronic Signature Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), electronic seals have the same legal effect, and can be used as legal and effective signature means as long as they comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) electronic signature method

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A reliable electronic signature has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature or seal.