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Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, which authority or entity issues a Digital Signature Certificate that links a subscriber to a public key?

A Certifying Authority licensed under the Information Technology Act, 2000 issues the Digital Signature Certificate. It verifies the subscriber and binds the subscriber's identity to a public key. Adjudicating officers and ISPs do not perform this function.

  1. AA Certifying Authority licensed under the ActCorrect
  2. BThe Adjudicating Officer appointed under the Act
  3. CThe Cyber Appellate Tribunal's registrar
  4. DAny internet service provider hosting the subscriber's website

Explanation

The Act provides for Certifying Authorities, licensed under the supervision of the Controller of Certifying Authorities, to issue Digital Signature Certificates. Adjudicating officers decide contraventions and compensation, and ISPs have no certifying role.

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