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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000
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Autonomous body
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Prime Minister office
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Ministry of Communication & IT
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Reserve Bank of India
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) has been appointed by the Central Government under section 17 of the Act for purposes of the IT Act . The Office of the CCA came into existence on November 1, 2000. It aims at promoting the growth of E-Commerce and E-Governance through the wide use of digital signatures.
Detailed explanation-2: -Functions of Controller. certifying public keys of the Certifying Authorities. laying down the standards to be maintained by the Certifying Authorities. specifying the qualifications and experience which employees of the Certifying Authorities should possess.
Detailed explanation-3: -(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a Controller of Certifying Authorities for the purposes of this Act and may also by the same or subsequent notification appoint such number of Deputy Controllers 1 [, Assistant Controllers, other officers and employees] as it deems fit.
Detailed explanation-4: -Exercising supervision over the activities of the Certifying Authorities. Certifying public keys of the Certifying Authorities. Laying down the standards to be maintained by the Certifying Authorities; Specifying the qualifications and experience which employees of the Certifying Authorities should possess; More items