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Section 30: Certifying Authority to follow certain procedures
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 [electronic signatures] are assured;
- (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.
Source: official text of The Information Technology Act, 2000 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Information Technology Act, 2000.