diff --git a/model/Core/Classes/Hash.md b/model/Core/Classes/Hash.md index adcf103d1..3b503c64e 100644 --- a/model/Core/Classes/Hash.md +++ b/model/Core/Classes/Hash.md @@ -13,8 +13,11 @@ of applying a mathematical algorithm that maps data of arbitrary size to a bit string (the hash) and is a one-way function, that is, a function which is practically infeasible to invert. + This is commonly used for integrity checking of data. +Please note that different profiles may also provide additional methods for verifying the integrity of specific subclasses of Elements. + ## Metadata - name: Hash diff --git a/model/Core/Classes/IntegrityMethod.md b/model/Core/Classes/IntegrityMethod.md index 66877386c..228be0290 100644 --- a/model/Core/Classes/IntegrityMethod.md +++ b/model/Core/Classes/IntegrityMethod.md @@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ of a specific Element that correlates to the data in this SPDX document. This id a recipient to determine if anything in the original Element has been changed and eliminates confusion over which version or modification of a specific Element is referenced. +Please note that different profiles may also provide additional methods for verifying the integrity of specific subclasses of Elements. + ## Metadata - name: IntegrityMethod diff --git a/model/Core/Properties/verifiedUsing.md b/model/Core/Properties/verifiedUsing.md index c9976ad7d..b71c28391 100644 --- a/model/Core/Properties/verifiedUsing.md +++ b/model/Core/Properties/verifiedUsing.md @@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ Provides an IntegrityMethod with which the integrity of an Element can be assert VerifiedUsing provides an IntegrityMethod with which the integrity of an Element can be asserted. +Please note that different profiles may also provide additional methods for verifying the integrity of specific subclasses of Elements. + ## Metadata - name: verifiedUsing