The Information Technology Act, 2000 Section 30

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


1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 2, for "Digital Signature" (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).
2. The word "and" omitted by s. 15, ibid. (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).
3. Ins. by s. 15, ibid. (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).