Section 18Functions of Controller

exercising supervision over the activities of the Certifying Authorities;

certifying public keys of the Certifying Authorities;

laying down the standards to be maintained by the Certifying Authorities;

specifying the qualifications and experience which employees of the Certifying Authority should possess;

specifying the conditions subject to which the Certifying Authorities shall conduct their business;

specifying the contents of written, printed or visual materials and advertisements that may be distributed or used in respect of a [electronic signature] Certificate and the public key;

specifying the form and content of a [electronic signature] Certificate and the key;

specifying the form and manner in which accounts shall be maintained by the Certifying Authorities;

specifying the terms and conditions subject to which auditors may be appointed and the remuneration to be paid to them;

facilitating the establishment of any electronic system by a Certifying Authority either solely or jointly with other Certifying Authorities and regulation of such systems;

specifying the manner in which the Certifying Authorities shall conduct their dealings with the subscribers;

resolving any conflict of interests between the Certifying Authorities and the subscribers;

laying down the duties of the Certifying Authorities;

maintaining a data base containing the disclosure record of every Certifying Authority containing such particulars as may be specified by regulations, which shall be accessible to public.