# IT Act 2000, Section 20

- Act: IT Act 2000 (Act 21 of 2000)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/it-act-2000/section/20/

## Text

Controller to act as repository. (1) The Controller shall be the repository of all Digital Signature Certificates issued under this Act. (2) The Controller shall- (a) make use of hardware, software and procedures that are secure .iJm intrusion and misuse; (b) observe such other standards as may be prescribed by the Central Government, to ensure that the secrecy and security of the digital signatures are assured. (3) The Controller shall maintain a computerised data base of all public keys in such a manner that such data base and the public keys are available to any member of the public.

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