- Before the issue of the Digital Signature Certificate, the Certifying Authority shall-

(i) confirm that the user's name does not appear in its list of compromised users;

(ii) comply with the procedure as defined in his Certification Practice Statement including verification of identification and/or employment [in accordance with the Identity Verification Guidelines issued by the Controller;] [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 662(E), dated 25.8.2015 (w.e.f. 17.10.2000).]

(iii) comply with all privacy requirements;

(iv) obtain a consent of the person requesting the Digital Signature Certificate, that the details of such Digital Signature Certificate can be published on a directory service.