Under Section 37 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the certifying authority can suspend the digital signature certificate, if: 1. The subscriber is found guilty of malpractice 2. The subscriber is involved in cyber terrorism 3. The subscriber requests for the same 4. In public interest

Option A: 1 and 2

Option B: 2 and 3

Option C: 3 and 4

Option D: 4 and 1

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

Section 37 of the IT Act, 2000 provides for Suspension of Digital Signature Certificate. It states that-(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the Certifying Authority which has issued a Digital Signature Certificate may suspend such Digital Signature Certificate:- (a) on receipt of a request to that effect from:- (i) the subscriber listed in the Digital Signature Certificate; or (ii) any person duly authorised to act on behalf of that subscriber; (b) if it is of opinion that the Digital Signature Certificate should be suspended in public interest. (1) A Digital Signature Certificate shall not be suspended for a period exceeding fifteen days unless the subscriber has been given an opportunity of being heard in the matter. (2) On suspension of a Digital Signature Certificate under this section, the Certifying Authority shall communicate the same to the subscriber.

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