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LEGAL FRAMEWORK

The legal framework in terms of the ETA 2000 as amended & ICT Act 2001, the regulation under ETA and the directives for the Mauritian PKI are detailed out in this section.

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Becoming a CA

The Licencing process for becoming a CA in Mauritius is explained here.
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CA in Mauritius

The particulars of each licensed/recognised/approved CAs operating in Mauritius are hosted in this section.
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Publications

Publications section contains Directives issued by CCA, application forms and new releases.
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About Us

This Section explains the function of the ICT Authority as the Controller of Certification Authorities. It also describes the Mauritian PKI framework.

Function of the ICT Authority (ICTA) as the CCA of Mauritius
Under section 18 (z) of the Information and Communication Technologies Act 2001, the ICT Authority is the Controller of Certification Authorities in Mauritius. The Controller of Certification Authorities as the “Root” Authority certifies the technologies, infrastructure and practices of all the Certification Authorities (CA) licensed/recognised/approved to issue Digital Signature Certificates.

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Legal framework for use of digital signatures in Mauritius

A secure digital signature is defined as an electronic signature that uses an asymmetric cryptosystem.

It vouches the origin and the integrity of a message.

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Directives

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Directive 1 of 2021

The objective of this Directive is to ensure that Licensed / Recognised / Approved Certification Authorities provide either written user instructions or programming scripts for the installation of the complete Certificates’ trust chain with Mauritius CCA Root Certificate in end user devices.

Directive 1 of 2020

Back in December  2019, the ICT Authority in its capacity as the Controller of Certification  Authorities (CCA) deployed a new Public key Infrastructure service known as the  Online  Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) service.

Directive 1 of 2010

Standards for Certification Authorities

This directive sets out standards for all licensed, recognised and approved Certification Authorities for carrying out different activities associated with their functions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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WHAT IS PKI?

PKI stands for Public Key Infrastructure. To enable the use of digital signatures in an open environment (such as the Internet) where the participants do not know each other, it is necessary to know who the signer is.

What are the purposes of enacting the ETA?

To facilitate electronic communications by means of reliable electronic   records;

Why is there a need to enact the Regulations?

During   online transactions, transacting parties may not be able to reliably verify each   other's identity.

What are the steps involved in the licensing process?

The entire licensing / recognition / approval process involves: 
Application submission on prescribed form;
Application Processing; and 
Award or Reject of Application.

What is a digital signature?

A digital signature is a signature produced by using the public key method.

WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE?

In simple terms, a certificate is a data structure that binds the name of the person the certificate is issued to and that person's   public key together.

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Call us

Telephone: +230 211 5333
Fax: +230 211 9444
Email: info@cca.mu
                            

Location  

Level 12, The Celicourt
6, Sir Celicourt Antelme Street
Port Louis, 11302
Mauritius                                             

Opening hours

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Sat, Sun ....… Closed

Public Holidays ...… Closed