Licences under the
Digital Signature Act 1997
Licensing Framework
Introduction
The emergence of the digital signature arose out of the need to ensure secured connection
between two transactional parties. Security and commitment are key issues for commercial
online transactions, as the Internet is an open network prone to problems such as
identity, legal commitment, third party interference and manipulation of information.
The enactment of the Digital Signature Act 1997 which came into effect on 1st Oct
1998, introduces and implements the usage of Digital Certificate for Internet based
commercial transactions. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission took
over the role of the Controller of Certification Authorities on 1st November 2001
and is now empowered to exercise, discharge and perform the duties, powers, functions
conferred on it under the Digital Signature Act 1997. The Act primarily provides
for the licensing and regulation of Certification Authorities (CA).
Licensing Framework
The Digital Signature Act 1997 and
Digital Signature Regulation 1998 provide the licensing framework for the provision
of digital signatures in Malaysia including the type of services, the qualification
requirements, how to apply and the respected fees.
| 1. | Licensed Certification Authority; | |
| 2. | Certificate of Recognition for a Repository; | |
| 3. | Certificate of Recognition for a Date/Time Stamp Service; and | |
| 4. | Recognition of Foreign Certification Authority |
Please click on the links below for more information:
- Fee
- FAQs
- Application Form.
- List of Licensed Certification Authorities
