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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 434. Secretary of State |
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Chapter 434-180. Electronic authentication. |
Section 434-180-260. Technical assistance program.
Latest version.
- (1) This section describes the secretary's technical assistance program for licensed certification authorities, including recognized repositories. This section implements RCW 43.05.020, by providing for the dissemination of information to licensed certification authorities regarding the requirements of the Washington Electronic Authentication Act and this chapter. It is not intended as a method of providing general business advice to certification authorities, or technical information to the general public, although any member of the public may receive written materials described in this section upon request.(2) The technical assistance program shall consist of the following:(a) Technical assistance visits: The secretary, in his or her discretion, may conduct a technical assistance visit, as described by RCW 43.05.030, either by the request or the consent of a licensed certification authority. The secretary is not required to conduct a technical assistance visit.(b) Printed information: The secretary shall develop, and make available upon request, printed information outlining the requirements of chapter 19.34 RCW and this chapter. This information should not be regarded as a comprehensive guide to conducting business as a certification authority.(c) Information and assistance by telephone: A licensed certification authority or applicant for licensing or recognition, may contact the secretary's office by telephone during normal business hours at the number listed in WAC 434-180-110. The secretary's office shall provide information regarding the licensing and recognition requirements of chapter 19.34 RCW, and this chapter, but no representation or conclusion offered shall be binding upon the secretary.(d) Training meetings: The secretary may, in his or her discretion, conduct meetings for the purpose of providing training regarding requirements for licensure or recognition.(e) List of organizations providing technical assistance: The secretary shall compile, and make available upon request, a list of organizations, including private companies, that provide technical assistance to certification authorities. The secretary shall compile this list from information submitted by the organizations and shall not constitute an endorsement by the secretary of any organization.(3) If the secretary determines, during or within a reasonable time after a technical assistance visit, that the licensed certification authority has violated any statute or rule, the secretary shall notify the certification authority in writing and specify a reasonable period of time to correct the violation before any civil penalty may be imposed. The notification shall include a copy of the specific statute or rule violated. After the expiration of a reasonable time period conveyed to the certification authority, the secretary may revisit the certification authority and issue civil penalties with regard to any uncorrected violations, for which notice was provided.
Rules
434-180-110,