Semantic Units of the PREMIS Data Dictionary
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in the OWL Ontology ver. 1 is defined as:
AnnotationProperty hasSigner 
| Containers | Current |
|---|---|
| 1 - Object 1.8 - signatureInformation 1.8.1 - signature | 1.8.1.2 signer |
| Semantic unit | 1.8.1.2 signer |
|---|---|
| Definition | The individual, institution, or authority responsible for generating the signature. |
| Applicability | Bitstream, File |
| Obligation | Optional |
| Repeatability | Not repeatable |
| Rationale | The signer might also be carried in the keyInformation, but it can be accessed more conveniently if recorded here. |
| Data constraint | None |
| Usage notes | If the signer is an Agent known to the repository, an agentIdentifier can be used here. |