Multiple choice

The Controller of Certifying Authorities may perform which of the following functions?

  1. Laying down the standards to be maintained by the Certifying Authorities

  2. Resolving any conflict of interests between the Certifying Authorities and the subscribers

  3. Recognising any foreign Certifying Authority as a Certifying Authority with the previous approval of the Central Government, and by notification in the Official Gazette

  4. All of the above

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Controller may perform all or any of the following functions: (a) Exercising supervision over the activities of the Certifying Authorities (b) Certifying public keys of the Certifying Authorities (c) Specifying the manner in which the Certifying Authorities shall conduct their dealings with the subscribers (d) Resolving any conflict of interests between the Certifying Authorities and the subscribers (e) Laying down the duties of the Certifying Authorities, etc.