RFC 3126 · INFORMATIONAL · 2001

Electronic Signature Formats for long term electronic signatures

Overview

RFC 3126, “Electronic Signature Formats for long term electronic signatures”, is an Informational document published in September 2001 by D. Pinkas, J. Ross, N. Pope. It has been obsoleted by RFC 5126 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines the format of an electronic signature that can remain valid over long periods. This includes evidence as to its validity even if the signer or verifying party later attempts to deny (i.e., repudiates the validity of the signature). This memo provides information for the Internet community.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Informational” means

Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 5126
Other RFCs from 2001

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