[cabfpub] Assumed names and organization names

Eddy Nigg eddy_nigg at startcom.org
Tue Mar 10 14:11:31 MST 2015


On 03/10/2015 10:39 PM, Jeremy Rowley wrote:
>
> One time where a DBA-only would be preferred is where the certificates 
> is issued in Europe for a site operated by a sole proprietor or 
> individual. They won't want the individual's name in the certificate 
> and there isn't a verified organization.
>

Actually as a relying part I very much appreciate to know with whom I'm 
dealing. With a real company or with a self-proprietor? Both can be 
fine, but knowing is preferred.

Of course it's not as convenient for some subscribers, but the 
certificates are seldom meant for convenience, but as a tool for the 
relying parties.

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