What are the functions of Controller of Certifying Authority as per the Information Technology Act, 2000?

CS Professional · Information Technology and Systems Audit · PYQS · June 2017
What are the functions of Controller of Certifying Authority as per the Information Technology Act, 2000?

Answer & Explanation:

As per section 18 of Information Technology Act, 2000, the Controller of Certifying Authority may perform all or any of the following functions, namely:- Exercising supervision over the activities of Certifying Authorities; Certifying public keys of the Certifying Authorities; Laying down the standards to be maintained by Certifying Authorities; Specifying the qualifications and experience which employees of the Certifying Authorities should possess; Specifying the conditions subject to which the Certifying Authority shall conduct their business; Specifying the contents of written, printed or visual materials and advertisements that may be distributed or used in respect of a Digital Signature Certificate and the public key; Specifying the form and content of a Digital Signature Certificate and the key; Specifying the form the manner in which accounts shall be maintained by the Certifying Authorities; Specifying the terms and conditions subject to which auditors may be appointed and the remuneration to be paid to them; Facilitating the establishment of any electronic system by a Certifying Authority either solely or jointly with other Certifying Authorities and regulation of such system; Specifying the manner in which the Certifying Authorities shall conduct their dealings with the subscribers; Resolving any conflict of interests between the Certifying Authorities and the subscribers; Laying down the duties of the Certifying Authorities; Maintaining a data-base containing the disclosure record of ever Certifying Authority containing such particulars as may be specified by regulations which shall be accessible to public.

Topics: Information Technology Act, 2000

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