Discontinuation of certification authority services — Duties of authority — Continuation of guaranty — Process to maintain and update records — Rules — Costs.

(1) A licensed certification authority that discontinues providing certification authority services shall:

(a) Notify all subscribers listed in valid certificates issued by the certification authority, before discontinuing services;

(b) Minimize, to the extent commercially reasonable, disruption to the subscribers of valid certificates and relying parties; and

(c) Make reasonable arrangements for preservation of the certification authority's records.

(2) A suitable guaranty of a licensed certification authority may not be released until the expiration of the term specified in the guaranty.

(3) The secretary may provide by rule for a process by which the secretary may, in any combination, receive, administer, or disburse the records of a licensed certification authority or a recognized repository that discontinues providing services, for the purpose of maintaining access to the records and revoking any previously issued valid certificates in a manner that minimizes disruption to subscribers and relying parties. The secretary's rules may include provisions by which the secretary may recover costs incurred in doing so.

[1997 c 27 § 15.]

Notes: Effective date -- Severability -- 1997 c 27: See notes following RCW 19.34.030.