Malaysia legislation

Section 59

of DIGITAL SIGNATURE ACT 1997

Section 59

(2)

A certificate may be issued for any period not exceeding three years from the date of issuance.

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(3)

When a certificate expires, the subscriber and licensed certification authority shall cease to certify as provided under this

Act and the licensed certification authority shall be discharged of its duties based on issuance in relation to the expired certificate.

(4)

The expiry of a certificate shall not affect the duties and obligations of the subscriber and licensed certification authority incurred under and in relation to the expired certificate.