RFC 3628 · INFORMATIONAL · 2003

Policy Requirements for Time-Stamping Authorities

Overview

RFC 3628, “Policy Requirements for Time-Stamping Authorities”, is an Informational document published in November 2003 by D. Pinkas, N. Pope, J. Ross. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines requirements for a baseline time-stamp policy for Time-Stamping Authorities (TSAs) issuing time-stamp tokens, supported by public key certificates, with an accuracy of one second or better. A TSA may define its own policy which enhances the policy defined in this document. Such a policy shall incorporate or further constrain the requirements identified in this document.

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