LEGAL VALIDITY AND SECURITY OF DIGITAL CERTIFICATE
 

   A digital certificate is an electronic file that contains information about an entity, such as a person or company, and an associated public key. It is used to guarantee the identity of the entity and to electronically encrypt and sign documents and emails.

 

   The legal validity of a digital certificate depends on the context and use of the certificate. In general, a digital certificate issued by a trusted Certification Authority (CA) is considered valid and legally recognized in many countries. Different countries might have specific regulations and laws that establish the legal validity of digital certificates issued in that territory.

   Digital certificates are used to ensure the authenticity, integrity, and confidentiality of electronically exchanged information, both for commercial transactions and for access to systems and information.

   The legal validity of digital certificates is based on technical standards and regulations established by the government, which ensure the reliability and security of electronically exchanged information.

 

   ICP-Brasil certificate is a digital certificate issued by a Certification Authority (CA) that has been homologated by the Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure (ICP-Brasil). These certificates are considered valid and legally recognized in Brazil for use in electronic transactions, digital signatures, and user authentication.

   ICP-Brasil digital certificates are issued for both individuals and legal entities, and are available in different security levels, including basic authentication and advanced authentication certificates.

   Basic authentication certificates are issued based on the verification of the applicant's identity through a copy of their ID and an address proof.

   Advanced authentication certificates are issued based on a more rigorous verification of the applicant's identity, which may include in-person verification and fingerprint verification.

   ICP-Brasil digital certificates are used in various fields, such as electronic billing, information systems security, user authentication in web applications, among others.
 

 

Iris Alves Fukase,
Lawyer and registration agent ICP Brazil Authorized.