PKI (Digital Signature) Policy

There is a very strong policy element to the artl PKI.

The Policy Authority Function Group

The Keeper of the Registers of Scotland is the Policy Authority for the artl PKI. In practice the Keeper has delegated his authority for the creation and maintenance of PKI policy to the Policy Authority Function Group or PAFG.

Policy documents

There are really two parts to the PKI policy.

Firstly, there are a few high-level policy and related documents that have been provided by Trustis Ltd, with some modification by Registers of Scotland. All are accessible in pdf format. They comprise:

• artl PKI Base Certificate Policy
• artl PKI Certificate Policy PKI Disclosure Statement
• artl PKI Privacy Charter
• artl PKI Subscriber Agreement
• artl PKI Relying Party Agreement
• Glossary of PKI Terms

Click on any document title above to view the document.

Secondly, Registers of Scotland has devised lower-level policy/procedure documents that contain a great deal of information and guidance about the artl PKI. The documents intended for external release have been compiled into a single, composite publication entitled the artl PKI Registration Policy and Procedures (updated 03/08) which artl users, in particular Local Registration Authorities, will find helpful in dealing with PKI-related matters.

Queries or comments about artl PKI policy may be directed to PAFG@ros.gov.uk