Section 20 of Information Technology Act, 2000-Controller to act as repository

Section 20 of Information Technology Act, 2000-Controller to act as repository:

(1) The Controller shall be the repository of all Digital Signature Certificates issued under this Act.

(2) The Counter shall- (a) make use of hardware, software and procedures that are secure from intrusion and misuse;

(b) observe such other standards as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

To ensure that the secrecy and security of the digital signatures are assured.

(3) The Controller shall maintain a computerised data-base of all public keys in such a manner that such database and the public keys are available to any member of the public.