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Ballot SMC015v2: Allow mDL for authentication of individual identity
January 10, 2026 by Stephen DavidsoonBallot SMC015v2: Allow mDL for authentication of individual identitySummary: This ballot introduces requirements that a CA or RA must follow to rely upon a Mobile Drivers License (mDL) to provide evidence for the authentication of individual identity. It allows the use of mDL that conform to ISO/IEC 18013-5 and which may be verified by the CA or RA in conformance with ISO/IEC 18013-7. The CA or RA shall only accept mDL from an Issuing Authority that is legally authorized by the relevant government or jurisdiction to issue driving licenses.
January 10, 2026 by Stephen DavidsoonBallot SMC015v2: Allow mDL for authentication of individual identitySummary: This ballot introduces requirements that a CA or RA must follow to rely upon a Mobile Drivers License (mDL) to provide evidence for the authentication of individual identity. It allows the use of mDL that conform to ISO/IEC 18013-5 and which may be verified by the CA or RA in conformance with ISO/IEC 18013-7. The CA or RA shall only accept mDL from an Issuing Authority that is legally authorized by the relevant government or jurisdiction to issue driving licenses.
Ballot SMC014: DNSSEC for CAA
August 15, 2025 by Stephen DavidsoonBallot SMC014: DNSSEC for CAAThe Intellectual Property Review (IPR) period for Ballot SMC014 (DNSSEC for CAA) has completed. No IPR Exclusion Notices were filed, and the ballot is adopted as of October 13, 2025. The new S/MIME BR v.1.0.12 have been published to the CABF public website in accordance with the Bylaws: https://cabforum.org/uploads/CA-Browser-Forum-SMIMEBR-1.0.12.pdf IPR Review of Ballot SMC014: DNSSEC for S/MIME This Review Notice is sent pursuant to Section 4.1 of the CA/Browser Forum’s Intellectual Property Rights Policy (v1.3). This Review Period of 30 days is for one Final Maintenance Guidelines. The complete Draft Maintenance Guideline that is the subject of this Review Notice is attached to this email, and may be found at: https://cabforum.org/uploads/CA-Browser-Forum-SMIMEBR-1.0.12-Redline.pdf
August 15, 2025 by Stephen DavidsoonBallot SMC014: DNSSEC for CAAThe Intellectual Property Review (IPR) period for Ballot SMC014 (DNSSEC for CAA) has completed. No IPR Exclusion Notices were filed, and the ballot is adopted as of October 13, 2025. The new S/MIME BR v.1.0.12 have been published to the CABF public website in accordance with the Bylaws: https://cabforum.org/uploads/CA-Browser-Forum-SMIMEBR-1.0.12.pdf IPR Review of Ballot SMC014: DNSSEC for S/MIME This Review Notice is sent pursuant to Section 4.1 of the CA/Browser Forum’s Intellectual Property Rights Policy (v1.3). This Review Period of 30 days is for one Final Maintenance Guidelines. The complete Draft Maintenance Guideline that is the subject of this Review Notice is attached to this email, and may be found at: https://cabforum.org/uploads/CA-Browser-Forum-SMIMEBR-1.0.12-Redline.pdf
Ballot SMC013: Enable PQC Algorithms for S/MIME
July 2, 2025 by Stephen DavidsoonThe Intellectual Property Review (IPR) period for Ballot SMC013 (Enable PQC Algorithms for S/MIME) has completed. No IPR Exclusion Notices were filed, and the ballot is adopted as of August 22, 2025. The new S/MIME BR v.1.0.11 have been published to the CABF public website in accordance with the Bylaws: https://cabforum.org/uploads/CA-Browser-Forum-SMIMEBR-1.0.11.pdf IPR Review of Ballot SMC013: Enable PQC Algorithms for S/MIME This Review Notice is sent pursuant to Section 4.1 of the CA/Browser Forum’s Intellectual Property Rights Policy (v1.3). This Review Period of 30 days is for one Final Maintenance Guidelines. The complete Draft Maintenance Guideline that is the subject of this Review Notice is attached to this email, and may be found at: https://cabforum.org/uploads/CA-Browser-Forum-SMIMEBR-1.0.11-Redline.pdf
July 2, 2025 by Stephen DavidsoonThe Intellectual Property Review (IPR) period for Ballot SMC013 (Enable PQC Algorithms for S/MIME) has completed. No IPR Exclusion Notices were filed, and the ballot is adopted as of August 22, 2025. The new S/MIME BR v.1.0.11 have been published to the CABF public website in accordance with the Bylaws: https://cabforum.org/uploads/CA-Browser-Forum-SMIMEBR-1.0.11.pdf IPR Review of Ballot SMC013: Enable PQC Algorithms for S/MIME This Review Notice is sent pursuant to Section 4.1 of the CA/Browser Forum’s Intellectual Property Rights Policy (v1.3). This Review Period of 30 days is for one Final Maintenance Guidelines. The complete Draft Maintenance Guideline that is the subject of this Review Notice is attached to this email, and may be found at: https://cabforum.org/uploads/CA-Browser-Forum-SMIMEBR-1.0.11-Redline.pdf
Ballot SMC012: Introduce ACME for S/MIME
May 19, 2025 by Stephen DavidsoonThe Intellectual Property Review (IPR) period for Ballot SMC012 (Ballot SMC012: Introduce ACME for S/MIME) has completed. No IPR Exclusion Notices were filed, and the ballot is adopted as of July 2, 2025. The new S/MIME BR v.1.0.10 have been published to the CABF public website in accordance with the Bylaws: https://cabforum.org/uploads/CA-Browser-Forum-SMIMEBR-1.0.10.pdf IPR Review of Ballot SMC012: Introduce ACME for S/MIME This Review Notice is sent pursuant to Section 4.1 of the CA/Browser Forum’s Intellectual Property Rights Policy (v1.3). This Review Period of 30 days is for one Final Maintenance Guidelines. The complete Draft Maintenance Guideline that is the subject of this Review Notice is attached to this email.
May 19, 2025 by Stephen DavidsoonThe Intellectual Property Review (IPR) period for Ballot SMC012 (Ballot SMC012: Introduce ACME for S/MIME) has completed. No IPR Exclusion Notices were filed, and the ballot is adopted as of July 2, 2025. The new S/MIME BR v.1.0.10 have been published to the CABF public website in accordance with the Bylaws: https://cabforum.org/uploads/CA-Browser-Forum-SMIMEBR-1.0.10.pdf IPR Review of Ballot SMC012: Introduce ACME for S/MIME This Review Notice is sent pursuant to Section 4.1 of the CA/Browser Forum’s Intellectual Property Rights Policy (v1.3). This Review Period of 30 days is for one Final Maintenance Guidelines. The complete Draft Maintenance Guideline that is the subject of this Review Notice is attached to this email.