Performance Pledges for
Processing Applications in relation to Recognition under
the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap. 553)

The following performance pledges for processing applications in relation to recognition under the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap. 553) ("Ordinance") are based on the assumptions that :

1. all the particulars and documents required for an application have been submitted and are complete and in order; and

2. there is no specific issue in an application that renders the related performance pledge not achievable.

		Performance Pledge
i.	To approve or otherwise an application for approval as a qualified person to prepare an assessment report on a certification authority ("CA") under section 20(3)(b), 27(5A)(b), 43(1)(a) or 43A(1)(c), provided that: - the professional organisation or association which the person belongs to has been considered by the Government Chief Information Officer as meeting the requirements set out in paragraph 12.5 of the Code of Practice for Recognized Certification Authorities.	3 weeks
ii.	To approve or otherwise an application for recognition as a recognized CA, including any concurrent application for recognition of certificates.	4 weeks
iii.	To approve or otherwise an application for renewal of recognition as a recognized CA, including any concurrent application for recognition of certificates.	4 weeks
iv.	To approve or otherwise an application for recognition of certificates which is not submitted concurrently with an application for recognition or for renewal of recognition as a recognized CA.	3 weeks