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XML Signature Requirements

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Network Working Group                                           J. Reagle
Request for Comments: 2807                                        W3C/MIT
Category: Informational                                         July 2000


                       XML Signature Requirements

Status of this Memo

   This memo provides information for the Internet community.  It does
   not specify an Internet standard of any kind.  Distribution of this
   memo is unlimited.

Copyright Notice

   Copyright (c) 2000 The Internet Society & W3C (MIT, INRIA, Keio), All
   Rights Reserved.

Abstract

   This document lists the design principles, scope, and requirements
   for the XML Digital Signature specification. It includes requirements
   as they relate to the signature syntax, data model, format,
   cryptographic processing, and external requirements and coordination.

Table of Contents

   1. Introduction .............................................. 1
   2. Design Principles and Scope ............................... 2
   3. Requirements .............................................. 4
        3.1. Signature Data Model and Syntax .................... 4
        3.2. Format ............................................. 5
        3.3. Cryptography and Processing ........................ 5
        3.4 Coordination ........................................ 5
   4. Security Considerations ................................... 6
   5. References ................................................ 6
   6. Acknowledgements .......................................... 8
   7. Author's Address .......................................... 8
   8. Full Copyright Statement .................................. 9

1. Introduction

   The XML 1.0 Recommendation [XML] describes the syntax of a class of
   data objects called XML documents. The mission of this working group
   is to develop a XML syntax used for representing signatures on
   digital content and procedures for computing and verifying such
   signatures.  Signatures will provide data integrity, authentication,
   and/or non-repudiability.



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