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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.
2025-12-17 Minutes of the S/MIME Certificate Working Group
December 17, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG December 17, 2025 These are the Minutes of the meeting described in the subject of this message. Corrections and clarifications where needed are encouraged by reply.
December 17, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG December 17, 2025 These are the Minutes of the meeting described in the subject of this message. Corrections and clarifications where needed are encouraged by reply.
2025-12-03 Minutes of the S/MIME Certificate Working Group
December 3, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG December 3, 2025 These are the Minutes of the meeting described in the subject of this message. Corrections and clarifications where needed are encouraged by reply.
December 3, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG December 3, 2025 These are the Minutes of the meeting described in the subject of this message. Corrections and clarifications where needed are encouraged by reply.
2025-11-05 Minutes of the S/MIME Certificate Working Group
November 5, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG November 05, 2025 1. Roll Call 2. Note well: Antitrust / Compliance Statement 3. Approval of past minutes The following minutes were approved:
November 5, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG November 05, 2025 1. Roll Call 2. Note well: Antitrust / Compliance Statement 3. Approval of past minutes The following minutes were approved:
2025-10-17 Minutes of the S/MIME Certificate Working Group
October 17, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG October 17, 2025 Face-to-Face CABF #66, Warsaw Poland
October 17, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG October 17, 2025 Face-to-Face CABF #66, Warsaw Poland
2025-10-08 Minutes of the S/MIME Certificate Working Group
October 8, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG October 8, 2025 These are the Minutes of the meeting described in the subject of this message. Corrections and clarifications where needed are encouraged by reply.
October 8, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG October 8, 2025 These are the Minutes of the meeting described in the subject of this message. Corrections and clarifications where needed are encouraged by reply.
2025-09-24 Minutes of the S/MIME Certificate Working Group
September 24, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG September 24, 2025 These are the Minutes of the meeting described in the subject of this message. Corrections and clarifications where needed are encouraged by reply.
September 24, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG September 24, 2025 These are the Minutes of the meeting described in the subject of this message. Corrections and clarifications where needed are encouraged by reply.
2025-09-10 Minutes of the S/MIME Certificate Working Group
September 10, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG These are the Minutes of the meeting for September 10, 2025. Corrections and clarifications where needed are encouraged by reply.
September 10, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG These are the Minutes of the meeting for September 10, 2025. Corrections and clarifications where needed are encouraged by reply.
2025-08-27 Minutes of the S/MIME Certificate Working Group
August 27, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG August 27, 2025 These are the Minutes of the meeting described in the subject of this message. Corrections and clarifications where needed are encouraged by reply.
August 27, 2025 by Minutes of SMCWG August 27, 2025 These are the Minutes of the meeting described in the subject of this message. Corrections and clarifications where needed are encouraged by reply.
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