Act 7

Electronic Signatures Act

2011

(c) provide reasonably accessible means which enable a
relying party to ascertain from the certificate—
(i)

the identity of the certification service provider;

(ii) that the signatory that is identified in the certificate
had control of the signature creation data at the time
when the certificate was issued;
(iii) that signature creation data were valid at or before the
time when the certificate was issued;

(d) provide reasonably accessible means which enable a
relying party to ascertain, where relevant, from the
certificate or otherwise—
(i)

the method used to identify the signatory;

(ii) any limitation on the purpose or value for which the
signature creation data or the certificate may be used;
(iii) that the signature creation data are valid and have not
been compromised;
(iv) any limitation on the scope or extent of liability
stipulated by the certification service provider;
(v) whether means exist for the signatory to give notice
under section 4(1);
(vi) whether a timely revocation service is offered;

(e) where services under paragraph (d) (v) are offered, provide
a means for a signatory to give notice under section 4(1)(b)
and, where services under paragraph d(vi) are offered,
ensure the availability of a timely revocation service;
(f)

utilize trustworthy systems, procedures and human
resources in performing its services.

(2) A certification service provider shall be liable for its failure
to satisfy the requirements of subsection (1).
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