Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, a person in whose name the electronic signature certificate is issued is called the :

According to Section 2(1)(zg) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, a Subscriber is defined as a person in whose name the Electronic Signature Certificate is issued. This certificate serves as a digital identity for the individual to sign electronic documents.

• Originator: Defined in Section 2(1)(za) as a person who sends, generates, stores, or transmits any electronic message, excluding intermediaries.
• Intermediary: Defined in Section 2(1)(w) as any person who, on behalf of another, receives, stores, or transmits electronic records (e.g., ISPs, search engines).
• Controller: Defined in Section 2(1)(g) as the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), who is appointed by the Central Government to license and regulate the activities of Certifying Authorities.