13.7.2 (Functions of Controller )

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) laying down the standards to be maintained by the certifying Authorities; specifying the qualifications and experience which

            (d) employees of the Certifying Authorities should possess;

            (e) specifying the conditions subject to which the Certifying Authorities shall conduct their business;

            (f) specifying the contents of written, printed or visual materials and advertisements that may be distributed or used in respect of a Digital Signature Certificate and the public key;

            (g) specifying the form and content of a Digital signature Certificate and the key;

            (h) specifying the form and manner in which accounts shall be maintained by the Certifying Authorities;

                        (i) specifying the terms and conditions subject to which auditors may  be appointed and the remuneration to be paid to them;

            (j) facilitating the establishment of any electronic system by a Certifying Authority either solely or jointly with other Certifying Authorities and regulation of such system;

            (k) specifying the manner in which the Certifying Authorities shall conduct their dealings with the subscribers;

            (l) resolving any conflict of interests between the Certifying Authorities and the subscribers;

            (m) laying down the duties of the Certifying Authorities;

            (n) maintaining a database containing the disclosure record of every certifying Authority containing such particulars as may be specified by regulations, which shall be accessible to public.