This sub-policy extends the Assurance Policy ("AP") by providing a framework for members to verify their identity via Trusted Verification Provider ("TVP"s) including Government Authorities, Certification Authorities and Commercial Identity Providers, under the supervision of the Assurance Officer ("AO").
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1. Scope
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This sub-policy is available to all members.
This sub-policy is available to all Members.
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2. Roles
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2.1 Trusted Verification Provider ("TVP")
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Each TVA::
Each TVP::
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<li>MUST be <i><strong>verifiably practicing identification procedures</strong></i>, typically one of the following:<br/>
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<li>MUST provide a secure mechanism for validating a member's identity, including:
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<strong>Authentication Tokens</strong> which are delivered to the user and verifiable in a cryptographically strong fashion
<strong>Authentication Tokens</strong> which are delivered to the user and verifiable in a cryptographically strong fashion;
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<strong>Online Verification</strong> via a web interface, ideally which is verified by SSL/TLS
<strong>Online Verification</strong> via a web interface, ideally which is verified by SSL/TLS;
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<strong>Out-of-Band</strong> communication directly with CAcert, Inc. as to the outcome of the verification
<strong>Out-of-Band</strong> communication directly with CAcert as to the outcome of the verification;
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<li>SHOULD conduct identification procedures similar in nature to CAcert's existing procedures (eg examining ID documents, obtaining 'assurances' from other trusted members)
<li>SHOULD conduct identification procedures similar in nature to CAcert's existing procedures (eg examining ID documents, obtaining "assurances" from other trusted members)
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<li>MUST disclose any conflicts of interest (including but not limited to relationships with Assurers)
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<li>MUST cover the costs of their assurance (if any), including fees imposed by TTPs and Assurers
<li>MUST cover the costs of their assurance (if any), including fees imposed by TTPs, TVPs, and Assurers