RFC 3075 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2001
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
XML-Signature Syntax and Processing
Overview
RFC 3075, “XML-Signature Syntax and Processing”, is a Proposed Standard document published in March 2001 by D. Eastlake 3rd, J. Reagle, D. Solo. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3275 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies XML (Extensible Markup Language) digital signature processing rules and syntax. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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