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RFC 4998: Evidence Record Syntax (ERS)

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In many scenarios, users must be able prove the existence and integrity of data, including digitally signed data, in a common and reproducible way over a long and possibly undetermined period of time. This document specifies the syntax and processing of an Evidence Record, a structure designed to support long-term non-repudiation of existence of data. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC4998
Published
August 2007
Authors
T. Gondrom; R. Brandner; U. Pordesch
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
app
Pages
32
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