CA/Browser Forum posts
2016-03-31 Minutes
March 31, 2016 by Ben WilsonMinutes of March 31, 2016 Attendees: Andrew Whalley (Google), Arno Fiedler, Atsushi Inaba, Ben Wilson, Bruce Morton, Jody Cloutier, Dean Coclin, Dimitris Zacharopoulos, Doug Beattie, Jacob Hoffman-Andrews, Jeremy Rowley, Josh Aas (Let’s Encrypt) Kirk Hall, Li-Chun Chen, Mads Henriksveen, Patrick Tronnier, Peter Bowen, Peter Miscovic, Rich Smith, Rick Andrews, Robin Alden, Ryan Sleevi, Tim Hollebeek, Volkan Nergiz, Wayne Thayer
March 31, 2016 by Ben WilsonMinutes of March 31, 2016 Attendees: Andrew Whalley (Google), Arno Fiedler, Atsushi Inaba, Ben Wilson, Bruce Morton, Jody Cloutier, Dean Coclin, Dimitris Zacharopoulos, Doug Beattie, Jacob Hoffman-Andrews, Jeremy Rowley, Josh Aas (Let’s Encrypt) Kirk Hall, Li-Chun Chen, Mads Henriksveen, Patrick Tronnier, Peter Bowen, Peter Miscovic, Rich Smith, Rick Andrews, Robin Alden, Ryan Sleevi, Tim Hollebeek, Volkan Nergiz, Wayne Thayer
Ballot 163 – Fix Errata in EV Guidelines 11.2.1
March 18, 2016 by Ben WilsonVoting on Ballot 163, “Fix Errata in EV Guidelines” has closed. The results are as follows: From the CAs, we received 18 YES votes, zero NO votes and 1 Abstention From the Browsers, we received 2 YES votes, zero NO votes and zero Abstentions Therefore the ballot passes. Detailed results are posted here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FBsMZjlzyvK3mFR1u4qMqvZwlI86yJ-v0am1pCBo8uI/edit#gid=4 Ballot 163 – Fix Errata in EV Guidelines 11.2.1 The following motion has been proposed by Li-Chun Chen of Chunghwa Telecom and endorsed by Robin Alden of Comodo and Ben Wilson of DigiCert:
March 18, 2016 by Ben WilsonVoting on Ballot 163, “Fix Errata in EV Guidelines” has closed. The results are as follows: From the CAs, we received 18 YES votes, zero NO votes and 1 Abstention From the Browsers, we received 2 YES votes, zero NO votes and zero Abstentions Therefore the ballot passes. Detailed results are posted here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FBsMZjlzyvK3mFR1u4qMqvZwlI86yJ-v0am1pCBo8uI/edit#gid=4 Ballot 163 – Fix Errata in EV Guidelines 11.2.1 The following motion has been proposed by Li-Chun Chen of Chunghwa Telecom and endorsed by Robin Alden of Comodo and Ben Wilson of DigiCert:
Ballot 162 – Sunset of Exceptions
March 16, 2016 by Ben WilsonVoting on Ballot 162 closed on 16 March 2016. The results are as follows: From the CAs, there were 19 YES votes, 0 NO votes and 5 Abstentions From the Browsers, there were 4 YES votes, 0 NO votes and 0 Abstentions. Therefore the ballot passes. Detailed results can be found on the ballot tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FBsMZjlzyvK3mFR1u4qMqvZwlI86yJ-v0am1pCBo8uI/edit#gid=4 Ballot 162 – Sunset of Exceptions The following motion has been proposed by Ryan Sleevi of Google and endorsed by Richard Barnes of Mozilla and Jeremy Rowley of DigiCert.
March 16, 2016 by Ben WilsonVoting on Ballot 162 closed on 16 March 2016. The results are as follows: From the CAs, there were 19 YES votes, 0 NO votes and 5 Abstentions From the Browsers, there were 4 YES votes, 0 NO votes and 0 Abstentions. Therefore the ballot passes. Detailed results can be found on the ballot tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FBsMZjlzyvK3mFR1u4qMqvZwlI86yJ-v0am1pCBo8uI/edit#gid=4 Ballot 162 – Sunset of Exceptions The following motion has been proposed by Ryan Sleevi of Google and endorsed by Richard Barnes of Mozilla and Jeremy Rowley of DigiCert.
Minutes of the F2F 37 Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona, 16-18 February 2016
February 17, 2016 by Ben WilsonDay 1 – Wednesday, February 17Attendance: https://public.etherpad-mozilla.org/p/cabf-scottsdale/timeslider#690 Browser News Google Note Taker: Bruce
February 17, 2016 by Ben WilsonDay 1 – Wednesday, February 17Attendance: https://public.etherpad-mozilla.org/p/cabf-scottsdale/timeslider#690 Browser News Google Note Taker: Bruce
Ballot 161 – Notification of incorrect issuance
February 12, 2016 by Ben WilsonVoting on Ballot 161 closed on 12 February 2016. The results are as follows: From the CAs, there were 0 YES votes, 14 NO votes and 5 Abstentions From the Browsers, there were 3 YES votes, 0 NO votes and 0 Abstentions. Therefore, the ballot fails. Detailed voting results can be found on the ballot tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FBsMZjlzyvK3mFR1u4qMqvZwlI86yJ-v0am1pCBo8uI/edit#gid=4 Ballot 161 – Notification of incorrect issuance Based on extensive discussions in the forum, Sigbjørn Vik from Opera proposes the following ballot, endorsed by Ryan Sleevi from Google and Gervase Markham from Mozilla.
February 12, 2016 by Ben WilsonVoting on Ballot 161 closed on 12 February 2016. The results are as follows: From the CAs, there were 0 YES votes, 14 NO votes and 5 Abstentions From the Browsers, there were 3 YES votes, 0 NO votes and 0 Abstentions. Therefore, the ballot fails. Detailed voting results can be found on the ballot tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FBsMZjlzyvK3mFR1u4qMqvZwlI86yJ-v0am1pCBo8uI/edit#gid=4 Ballot 161 – Notification of incorrect issuance Based on extensive discussions in the forum, Sigbjørn Vik from Opera proposes the following ballot, endorsed by Ryan Sleevi from Google and Gervase Markham from Mozilla.
2016-02-04 Minutes
February 4, 2016 by Ben WilsonMinutes of CA/B Forum Teleconference – February 04, 2016. Attendees: Andrew Whalley (Google), Atsushi Inaba, Ben Wilson, Bruce Morton, Dean Coclin, Dimitris Zacharopoulos, Doug Beattie, Gervase Markham, Jeremy Rowley, Kirk Hall, Li-Chun Chen, Mads Henriksveen, Marcelo Silva, Moudrick Dadashov, Neil Dunbar, Patrick Tronnier, Peter Bowen, Peter Miscovic, Rich Smith, Rick Andrews, Robin Alden, Ryan Sleevi, Tyler Myers, Volkan Nergiz, Wayne Thayer, Wendy Brown
February 4, 2016 by Ben WilsonMinutes of CA/B Forum Teleconference – February 04, 2016. Attendees: Andrew Whalley (Google), Atsushi Inaba, Ben Wilson, Bruce Morton, Dean Coclin, Dimitris Zacharopoulos, Doug Beattie, Gervase Markham, Jeremy Rowley, Kirk Hall, Li-Chun Chen, Mads Henriksveen, Marcelo Silva, Moudrick Dadashov, Neil Dunbar, Patrick Tronnier, Peter Bowen, Peter Miscovic, Rich Smith, Rick Andrews, Robin Alden, Ryan Sleevi, Tyler Myers, Volkan Nergiz, Wayne Thayer, Wendy Brown
Ballot 160 – Amend Section 4 of Baseline Requirements
February 4, 2016 by Ben WilsonVoting on Ballot 160 closed on 4 February 2016. There were 18 YES votes, 0 NO votes and 0 Abstentions from CAs. There were 3 YES votes, and 0 NO or Abstention votes from Browsers. Therefore, the ballot passes. Ballot 160 – Amend Section 4 of Baseline Requirements The Policy Review Working Group has reviewed Section 4 of the Baseline Requirements and, as a result, suggests that certain changes be made. Therefore, the following motion has been proposed by Ben Wilson of DigiCert and endorsed by Tim Hollebeek of Trustwave and Kirk Hall of TrendMicro:
February 4, 2016 by Ben WilsonVoting on Ballot 160 closed on 4 February 2016. There were 18 YES votes, 0 NO votes and 0 Abstentions from CAs. There were 3 YES votes, and 0 NO or Abstention votes from Browsers. Therefore, the ballot passes. Ballot 160 – Amend Section 4 of Baseline Requirements The Policy Review Working Group has reviewed Section 4 of the Baseline Requirements and, as a result, suggests that certain changes be made. Therefore, the following motion has been proposed by Ben Wilson of DigiCert and endorsed by Tim Hollebeek of Trustwave and Kirk Hall of TrendMicro:
Ballot 157 – Adopt version 1.2 of the Intellectual Property Rights Policy
February 4, 2016 by Ben WilsonFor Ballot 157 (Amend IPR Policy), there were 13 YES votes, 0 NO votes and 3 Abstentions from CAs. There were 4 YES votes, and 0 NO or Abstention votes from Browsers. Therefore, the ballot passes. Members are now asked to fulfill the requirements of Ballot 157 as indicated in the ballot. Ballot 157 – Adopt version 1.2 of the Intellectual Property Rights Policy The Patent Advisory Group (PAG) was convened to review potential issues with the interpretation of the CA/Browser Forum’s Intellectual Property Rights Policy (IPR Policy). The PAG has completed its review of the IPR Policy, and the PAG recommends that the Forum adopt the attached v. 1.2 of the IPR Policy. Therefore, the following resolution has been proposed by PAG Chair Ben Wilson of Digicert and endorsed by PAG members Scott Peterson of Google and Virginia Fournier of Apple.
February 4, 2016 by Ben WilsonFor Ballot 157 (Amend IPR Policy), there were 13 YES votes, 0 NO votes and 3 Abstentions from CAs. There were 4 YES votes, and 0 NO or Abstention votes from Browsers. Therefore, the ballot passes. Members are now asked to fulfill the requirements of Ballot 157 as indicated in the ballot. Ballot 157 – Adopt version 1.2 of the Intellectual Property Rights Policy The Patent Advisory Group (PAG) was convened to review potential issues with the interpretation of the CA/Browser Forum’s Intellectual Property Rights Policy (IPR Policy). The PAG has completed its review of the IPR Policy, and the PAG recommends that the Forum adopt the attached v. 1.2 of the IPR Policy. Therefore, the following resolution has been proposed by PAG Chair Ben Wilson of Digicert and endorsed by PAG members Scott Peterson of Google and Virginia Fournier of Apple.
2016-01-21 Minutes
January 21, 2016 by Ben WilsonMinutes of CA/B Forum Teleconference – January 21, 2016. Attendees: Atsushi Inaba, Ben Wilson, Billy VanCannon, Connie Enke, Davut Tokgoz, Dean Coclin, Doug Beattie, Gervase Markham, Jeff (Wells Fargo) Li-Chun Chen, Mads Henriksveen, Mat Caughron, Neil Dunbar, Patrick Tronnier, Peter Bowen, Peter Miscovic, Rich Smith, Rick Andrews, Robin Alden, Ryan Sleevi, Sissel Hoel, Tim Shirley, Volkan Nergiz, Wayne Thayer, Wendy Brown
January 21, 2016 by Ben WilsonMinutes of CA/B Forum Teleconference – January 21, 2016. Attendees: Atsushi Inaba, Ben Wilson, Billy VanCannon, Connie Enke, Davut Tokgoz, Dean Coclin, Doug Beattie, Gervase Markham, Jeff (Wells Fargo) Li-Chun Chen, Mads Henriksveen, Mat Caughron, Neil Dunbar, Patrick Tronnier, Peter Bowen, Peter Miscovic, Rich Smith, Rick Andrews, Robin Alden, Ryan Sleevi, Sissel Hoel, Tim Shirley, Volkan Nergiz, Wayne Thayer, Wendy Brown