How will the DOL prevent unauthorized users from submitting data for our union?
A. A digital certificate is used to sign a transaction creating what is known as a digital signature. Filers must apply for a digital certificate from an approved Certifying Authority. The Certifying Authority verifies identity prior to issuing the digital certificate. The user loads the digital certificate on his/her computer and uses a “private key” to create a digital signature. The private key that is used belongs solely to the certificate holder; no one else can have or hold this key. The certificate holder (union officer) is responsible for keeping his/her key confidential. Most people store their private key using the password protection of their Web browser.
A. A digital certificate is used to sign a transaction creating what is known as a digital signature. Filers must apply for a digital certificate from an approved Certifying Authority. The Certifying Authority verifies identity prior to issuing the digital certificate. The user loads the digital certificate on his/her computer and uses a “private key” to create a digital signature. The private key that is used belongs solely to the certificate holder; no one else can have or hold this key. The certificate holder (union officer) is responsible for keeping his/her key confidential.
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