§ 19.34.291. Discontinuation of certification authority services -- Duties of authority -- Continuation of guaranty -- Process to maintain and update records -- Rules -- Costs
(1) A licensed certification authority that discontinues providing certification authority services shall:
(a) Notify all subscribers listed in valid certificates issued by the certification authority, before discontinuing services;
(b) Minimize, to the extent commercially reasonable, disruption to the subscribers of valid certificates and relying parties; and
(c) Make reasonable arrangements for preservation of the certification authority's records.
(2) A suitable guaranty of a licensed certification authority may not be released until the expiration of the term specified in the guaranty.
(3) The secretary may provide by rule for a process by which the secretary may, in any combination, receive, administer, or disburse the records of a licensed certification authority or a recognized repository that discontinues providing services, for the purpose of maintaining access to the records and revoking any previously issued valid certificates in a manner that minimizes disruption to subscribers and relying parties. The secretary's rules may include provisions by which the secretary may recover costs incurred in doing so.
[1997 c 27 § 15.]
Notes:
Effective date -- Severability -- 1997 c 27: See notes following RCW 19.34.030.
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