Section 30
Certifying Authority to follow certain procedures.
The Information Technology Act, 2000
About this Act
An Act to provide legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange and other means of electronic communication, commonly referred to as
Every Certifying Authority shall,--
(a) make use of hardware, software and procedures that are secure from intrusion and misuse;
(b) provide a reasonable level of reliability in its services which are reasonably suited to the performance of intended functions;
(c) adhere to security procedures to ensure that the secrecy and privacy of the 1 [electronic signatures] are assured; 2 ***
3 [(ca) be the repository of all electronic signature Certificates issued under this Act;
(cb) publish information regarding its practices, electronic signature Certificates and current status of such certificates; and]
(d) observe such other standards as may be specified by regulations
(a) make use of hardware, software and procedures that are secure from intrusion and misuse;
(b) provide a reasonable level of reliability in its services which are reasonably suited to the performance of intended functions;
(c) adhere to security procedures to ensure that the secrecy and privacy of the 1 [electronic signatures] are assured; 2 ***
3 [(ca) be the repository of all electronic signature Certificates issued under this Act;
(cb) publish information regarding its practices, electronic signature Certificates and current status of such certificates; and]
(d) observe such other standards as may be specified by regulations
Notes
1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 2, for "Digital Signature" (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).
2. The word "and" omitted by s. 15, ibid. (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).
3. Ins. by s. 15, ibid. (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).
2. The word "and" omitted by s. 15, ibid. (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).
3. Ins. by s. 15, ibid. (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).