30. Duties of Certifying Authorities.- Every Certifying Authority shall (a) make use of hardware, software, and procedures that are secure from intrusion and misuse: (b) provide a reasonable level of reliability in its services which arc reasonably suited to the performance of intended functions; *[(c) adhere to security procedures to ensure that the secrecy and privacy of the Electronic Signature are assured] [*Amended vide Information Technology Amendment Act, 2008] *[(ca) be the repository of all Electronic Signature Certificates issued under this Act} [Inserted vide Information Technology Amendment Act, 2008]
*[(cb) publish information regarding its practices, Electronic Signature Certificates and current status of such certificates]; and [*Inserted vide Information Technology Amendment Act, 2008]
(d) observe such other standards as may be specified by regulations.
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