Section 35: Control of private key
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35. Control of private key
(1) A subscriber identified in a certificate shall, on accepting a certificate—
(a) exercise reasonable care to retain control of the private key corresponding to the public key referred to in the certificate; and
(b) prevent its disclosure.
(2) Subsection (1) shall continue to apply during—
(a) the operational period of the certificate; and
(b) any period of suspension of the certificate.
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Questions this section answers
- Once I accept a certificate, am I required to keep my private key secure and prevent it being disclosed?