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Section 30 IT Act — Certifying Authority to follow certain procedures

The Information Technology Act, 2000 · Official PDF page 17

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30. Certifying Authority to follow certain procedures.–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; 3*** 4[(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.

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