# The Information Technology Act, 2000, Section 30: Certifying Authority to follow certain procedures

- Act: The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000)
- In force from: 2000-10-17
- Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/it-act/section/30/

## Text

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; 2 *** 3 [(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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