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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Per Moudrick’s request, here is a comprehensive statement of Ballot 131. Due to all of the mid-voting changes, voting on this ballot is extended to Friday, 12 Sept. 2014. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>As usually stated in our ballots, “the latest vote received from any representative of a voting member before the close of the voting period will be counted.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The latest votes I’ve received from members were received (UTC) as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>GlobalSign Yes Fri 05-Sep-14 17:49 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>OpenTrust Yes Fri 05-Sep-14 17:00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Buypass Yes Fri 05-Sep-14 14:54<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>SECOM Yes Fri 05-Sep-14 00:27<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>TrendMicro Yes Thu 04-Sep-14 19:50<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Comodo yes Thu 04-Sep-14 18:09<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>SSC yes Thu 04-Sep-14 16:46<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>GoDaddy Yes Thu 04-Sep-14 16:24<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Trustwave Yes Thu 04-Sep-14 16:21<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Symantec Yes Wed 03-Sep-14 17:24<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Startcom Yes Wed 03-Sep-14 09:27<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Disig Yes Tue 02-Sep-14 14:20<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Trustis Yes Tue 02-Sep-14 13:41<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>QuoVadis Yes Tue 02-Sep-14 12:24<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Entrust Yes Tue 02-Sep-14 11:34<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Turktrust yes Tue 02-Sep-14 08:36<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>WoSign yes Tue 02-Sep-14 06:22<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Actalis yes Tue 02-Sep-14 06:18<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Digicert yes Tue 02-Sep-14 05:15<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Mozilla yes Mon 01-Sep-14 16:55<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>So, if you’d like, feel free to change your vote.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Ballot 131 - Update to Verified Method of Communication<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The EV Guidelines Working Group has revisited Section 11.4 of the EV Guidelines (Applicant’s Physical Existence) and has decided that it is best to split it into two separate sections. Section 11.4.1 would remain as is for "Address of Applicant’s Place of Business." Section 11.4.2 would be moved to its own section--a new 11.5, and all subsequent section numbers in 11 would be renumbered accordingly. The new Section 11.5 will focus on a verified means for communicating with the organization to be named as the subject in the certificate (to verify the authority of EV roles and ensure that it was appropriately aware of the certificate request).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Cecilia Kam of Symantec made the following motion, and Rich Smith from Comodo and Jeremy Rowley from DigiCert have endorsed it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Motion Begins<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>In the Guidelines for the Issuance and Management of Extended Validation Certificates:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>1. DELETE</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> Section 11.4.2 (Telephone Number for Applicant's Place of Business)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>2. INSERT</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> a new definition - "Verified Method of Communication" - in Section 4 as follows: Verified Method of Communication: The use of a telephone number, a fax number, an email address, or a postal delivery address, confirmed by the CA in accordance with Section 11.5 of the Guidelines as a reliable way of communicating with the Applicant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>3. In Section 11.1.1</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>, renumber the existing subsection (3) as subsection (4) and INSERT a new subsection (3) as follows: "(3) Verify a reliable means of communication with the entity to be named as the Subject in the Certificate;"<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>4. RENUMBER</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> sections 11.5 through 11.13 by increasing them each by .1 and UPDATE all cross-references in the EV Guidelines.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>5. INSERT</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> a new Section 11.5 titled, "Verified Method of Communication" as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>11.5 Verified Method of Communication<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>11.5.1 Verification Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>To assist in communicating with the Applicant and confirming that the Applicant is aware of and approves issuance, the CA MUST verify a telephone number, fax number, email address, or postal delivery address as a Verified Method of Communication with the Applicant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>11.5.2 Acceptable Methods of Verification <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>To verify a Verified Method of Communication with the Applicant, the CA MUST:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>(A) Verify that the Verified Method of Communication belongs to the Applicant, or a Parent/Subsidiary or Affiliate of the Applicant, by matching it with one of the Applicant’s Parent/Subsidiary or Affiliate’s Places of Business in: (i) records provided by the applicable phone company; (ii) a QGIS, QTIS, or QIIS; or (iii) a Verified Legal Opinion or Verified Accountant Letter; and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>(B) Confirm the Verified Method of Communication by using it to obtain an affirmative response sufficient to enable a reasonable person to conclude that the Applicant, or a Parent/Subsidiary or Affiliate of Applicant, can be contacted reliably by using the Verified Method of Communication.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>6. Amend</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> newly renumbered subsection 11.11.4(1)(A)(i) as follows: "A position within the Applicant’s organization that qualifies as a Confirming Person (e.g., Secretary, President, CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, CSO, Director, etc.) and is identified by name and title in a current QGIS, QIIS, QTIS, Verified Legal Opinion, Verified Accountant Letter, or by contacting the Applicant using a Verified Method of Communication; or"<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>7. REPLACE</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> newly renumbered subsection 11.14.1(1) (D) with "(D) Verified Method of Communication – thirteen months "<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>8. REPLACE</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> newly renumbered subsection 11.14.3(1)(C) with "The Verified Method of Communication required by Section 11.5 but still MUST perform the verification required by Section 11.5.2(B);"<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>9. REPLACE</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> newly renumbered subsection 11.8.2(2)(A) with "(A) Contacting the Applicant using a Verified Method of Communication for the Applicant, and obtaining confirmation that the Contract Signer and/or the Certificate Approver, as applicable, is an employee;”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>10. REPLACE </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>newly renumbered subsection 11.9.2(1) with "Contacting the Applicant using a Verified Method of Communication for the Applicant, for the attention of the Certificate Requester or Contract Signer, as applicable, followed by a response from someone who identifies themselves as such person confirming that he/she did sign the applicable document on behalf of the Applicant;"<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>and<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>REPLACE</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> newly renumbered subsection 11.9.2(2) with "A letter mailed to the Applicant’s or Agent’s address, as verified through independent means in accordance with these Guidelines, for the attention of the Certificate Requester or Contract Signer, as applicable, followed by a response through a Verified Method of Communication from someone who identifies themselves as such person confirming that he/she did sign the applicable document on behalf of the Applicant;"<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>11. REPLACE</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> newly renumbered subsection 11.10.2(1) with "Contacting the Certificate Approver using a Verified Method of Communication for the Applicant and obtaining oral or written confirmation that the Certificate Approver has reviewed and approved the EV Certificate Request;"<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Motion Ends<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The review period for this ballot shall commence at 2200 UTC on Friday, 22 August 2014, and will close at 2200 UTC on Friday, 29 August 2014. Unless the motion is withdrawn during the review period, the voting period will start immediately thereafter and will close at 2200 UTC on Friday, 5 September 2014. Votes must be cast by posting an on-list reply to this thread. <b>THE VOTING PERIOD FOR THIS BALLOT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 2200 UTC FRIDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2014.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>A vote in favor of the motion must indicate a clear 'yes' in the response. A vote against must indicate a clear 'no' in the response. A vote to abstain must indicate a clear 'abstain' in the response. Unclear responses will not be counted. The latest vote received from any representative of a voting member before the close of the voting period will be counted. Voting members are listed here: https://cabforum.org/members/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>In order for the motion to be adopted, two thirds or more of the votes cast by members in the CA category and greater than 50% of the votes cast by members in the browser category must be in favor. Also, at least seven members must participate in the ballot, either by voting in favor, voting against, or abstaining.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>From:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'> public-bounces@cabforum.org [mailto:public-bounces@cabforum.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ben Wilson<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 29, 2014 9:33 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'public@cabforum.org'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [cabfpub] Ballot 131 - Update to Verified Method of Communication<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>Reminder- comment period ends today and voting starts. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext'><hr size=3 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>From: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext'><a href="mailto:ben.wilson@digicert.com">Ben Wilson</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext'><br></span><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>Sent: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>ý8/ý26/ý2014 12:57 PM</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext'><br></span><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>To: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext'><a href="mailto:jeremy.rowley@digicert.com">Jeremy Rowley</a>; <a href="mailto:public@cabforum.org">'public@cabforum.org'</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext'><br></span><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>Subject: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>Re: [cabfpub] Ballot 131 - Update to Verified Method of Communication</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Attached is the redlined version of the EV Guidelines for this Ballot 131.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>A few things to mention:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>1.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The redlining program that I used to create the attached version did not mark the automatic renumbering of paragraphs 11.5 through 11.6 as having changed, but they have automatically renumbered to 11.6 to 11.14.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>2.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Item 3 in the ballot should have said “3. In Section 11.1.1, renumber …” (there was an extra “1” in the reference to “Section 11.11.1”.)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>3.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Item 8 in the ballot should have said “8. REPLACE newly renumbered subsection 11.14.3(1)(C) with ‘The Verified Method of Communication required by Section 11.5 but still MUST perform the verification required by Section 11.5.2(B);’”</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>If you see anything else, please advise me or the proponents. Thanks.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Cheers,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Ben</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>From:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'> <a href="mailto:public-bounces@cabforum.org">public-bounces@cabforum.org</a> [<a href="mailto:public-bounces@cabforum.org">mailto:public-bounces@cabforum.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jeremy Rowley<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 22, 2014 10:51 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'public@cabforum.org'<br><b>Subject:</b> [cabfpub] Ballot 131 - Update to Verified Method of Communication</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>Hi everyone, </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>The following is a revised ballot for verifying a method of communication from the EV working group. The changes in this ballot incorporate the comments provide during the face-to-face and on the mailing list. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>Jeremy</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>------------------ </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>Ballot 131 - Update to Verified Method of Communication</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>The EV Guidelines Working Group has revisited Section 11.4 of the EV Guidelines (Applicant’s Physical Existence) and has decided that it is best to split it into two separate sections. Section 11.4.1 would remain as is for "Address of Applicant’s Place of Business." Section 11.4.2 would be moved to its own section--a new 11.5, and all subsequent section numbers in 11 would be renumbered accordingly. The new Section 11.5 will focus on a verified means for communicating with the organization to be named as the subject in the certificate (to verify the authority of EV roles and ensure that it was appropriately aware of the certificate request).</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>Cecilia Kam of Symantec made the following motion, and Rich Smith from Comodo and Jeremy Rowley from DigiCert have endorsed it.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>Motion Begins </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>In the Guidelines for the Issuance and Management of Extended Validation Certificates:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>1. DELETE Section 11.4.2 (Telephone Number for Applicant's Place of Business)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>2. INSERT a new definition - "Verified Method of Communication" - in Section 4 as follows:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>Verified Method of Communication: The use of a telephone number, a fax number, an email address, or a postal delivery address, confirmed by the CA in accordance with Section 11.5 of the Guidelines as a reliable way of communicating with the Applicant.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>3. In Section 11.11.1, renumber the existing subsection (3) as subsection (4) and INSERT a new subsection (3) as follows:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>"(3) Verify a reliable means of communication with the entity to be named as the Subject in the Certificate;" </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>4. RENUMBER sections 11.5 through 11.13 by increasing them each by .1 and UPDATE all cross-references in the EV Guidelines.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>5. INSERT a new Section 11.5 titled, "Verified Method of Communication" as follows:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>11.5 Verified Method of Communication </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>11.5.1 Verification Requirements</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>To assist in communicating with the Applicant and confirming that the Applicant is aware of and approves issuance, the CA MUST verify a telephone number, fax number, email address, or postal delivery address as a Verified Method of Communication with the Applicant.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>11.5.2 Acceptable Methods of Verification</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>To verify a Verified Method of Communication with the Applicant, the CA MUST: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>(A) Verify that the Verified Method of Communication belongs to the Applicant, or a Parent/Subsidiary or Affiliate of the Applicant, by matching it with one of the Applicant’s Parent/Subsidiary or Affiliate’s Places of Business in: (i) records provided by the applicable phone company; (ii) a QGIS, QTIS, or QIIS; or (iii) a Verified Legal Opinion or Verified Accountant Letter; and </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>(B) Confirm the Verified Method of Communication by using it to obtain an affirmative response sufficient to enable a reasonable person to conclude that the Applicant, or a Parent/Subsidiary or Affiliate of Applicant, can be contacted reliably by using the Verified Method of Communication. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>6. Amend newly renumbered subsection 11.11.4(1)(A)(i) as follows: "A position within the Applicant’s organization that qualifies as a Confirming Person (e.g., Secretary, President, CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, CSO, Director, etc.) and is identified by name and title in a current QGIS, QIIS, QTIS, Verified Legal Opinion, Verified Accountant Letter, or by contacting the Applicant’s using a Verified Method of Communication; or"</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>7. REPLACE newly renumbered subsection 11.14.1(1) (D) with "(D) Verified Method of Communication – thirteen months " </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>8. REPLACE newly renumbered subsection 11.14.3(1)(C) with "The Verified Method of Communication required by Section 11.4.2 but still MUST perform the verification required by Section 11.4.2(2)(B);" </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>9. REPLACE newly renumbered subsection 11.8.2(2)(A) with "The Verified Method of Communication"</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>10. REPLACE newly renumbered subsection 11.9.2(1) with "The Verified Method of Communication"</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>11. REPLACE newly renumbered subsection 11.10.2 (1) with "The Verified Method of Communication"</span><o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=line874><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Motion Ends </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=line874><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The review period for this ballot shall commence at 2200 UTC on Friday, 22 August 2014, and will close at 2200 UTC on Friday, 29 August 2014. Unless the motion is withdrawn during the review period, the voting period will start immediately thereafter and will close at 2200 UTC on Friday, 5 September 2014. Votes must be cast by posting an on-list reply to this thread. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=line862><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>A vote in favor of the motion must indicate a clear 'yes' in the response. A vote against must indicate a clear 'no' in the response. A vote to abstain must indicate a clear 'abstain' in the response. Unclear responses will not be counted. The latest vote received from any representative of a voting member before the close of the voting period will be counted. Voting members are listed here: <a href="https://cabforum.org/members/">https://cabforum.org/members/</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=line874><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>In order for the motion to be adopted, two thirds or more of the votes cast by members in the CA category and greater than 50% of the votes cast by members in the browser category must be in favor. Also, at least seven members must participate in the ballot, either by voting in favor, voting against, or abstaining. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>