Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a MacroTag?
MacroTag is a unique scannable image linked to a digital certificate or a digital document used to verify the authenticity of the information or the identity of a user or entity in the digital world. It typically contains key information such as the holder's name, public key, the certificate's expiration date, the issuer's name, and the digital signature of the issuing authority. See Certificate Authority.
In the context of asset details, a digital certificate can be used to associate specific information with a particular asset. For instance, in the case of a digital certificate for a document or asset application, it includes details like the application's name (MacroTag), publisher (DoNotCopy), and other relevant information about the Asset or Document. This information helps establish trust and authenticity for users who want to ensure they are interacting with a legitimate and unaltered document or asset.
The process of updating a digital certificate with asset details from a secure online profile involves the following steps:
1. Generating the Certificate: The digital certificate is created by DoNotCopy, a trusted entity. The certificate is generated based on the asset's details, such as its name, unique identifier, or any other relevant information.
2. Binding Certificate and Asset: The certificate is linked or associated with the asset it represents. This association ensures that the certificate can be used to verify the integrity and authenticity of the asset.
3. Secure Online Profile: The asset's details are stored in a secure online profile, namely the Digital Certificate Vault, which can be accessed by authorised parties. This profile acts as a central repository for the asset's information.
4. Updating the Certificate: When there are changes to the asset's details, such as updates to its information or version changes, the digital certificate is updated accordingly. The changes are made by the person or entity responsible for managing the online certificates.
5. Validity Dates: The digital certificate also includes validity dates, indicating the period during which the certificate is considered valid. Beyond this period, the certificate is no longer trusted for verification. It is common for certificates to be issued with a defined expiration date to enhance security and encourage regular updates.
However, no expiry date is also optional in the case of VIN Assets like Motor Vehicles (Cars) and Trailers.
6. Revocation and Renewal: In cases where the asset's details change significantly or if there is a security concern, the certificate may need to be revoked and reissued with updated information. Alternatively, the certificate may be renewed with updated details before its expiration to ensure continuity of trust.
Overall, using MacroTag digital certificates to associate asset details and incorporating validity dates in the process helps ensure the integrity and security of digital interactions, providing a robust mechanism for authentication and trust in the digital world.
What is a Certificate Authority?
In the field of cryptography, a Certificate Authority (CA) is a crucial entity that plays a fundamental role in the establishment of trust in digital communications. Here's a breakdown of the key points.
1. Digital Certificates:
A digital certificate is a data file used to bind a public key to the identity of its owner, which could be an individual, an organisation, a server, or even a device. The certificate contains the public key, information about the subject (owner) of the certificate and is digitally signed by the Certificate Authority.
2. Certificate Issuance:
When someone wants to obtain a digital certificate, they must submit a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) to the Certificate Authority. The CSR includes the applicant's public key and information about the entity requesting the certificate. The CA verifies the identity of the applicant and then signs the certificate using its private key, effectively attesting to the authenticity of the certificate.
3. Trusted Third-Party:
The trust in the CA is established because it is a trusted third party that validates the identity of the certificate holder. Relying parties (such as users, servers, or applications) trust the CA to have properly verified the identity of the certificate owner. This way, when they receive a certificate from a known and trusted CA, they can rely on the information it contains.
4. X.509 and EMV Standards:
X.509 is a widely used standard for defining the format and content of public key certificates. It specifies the data fields that must be present in a certificate and the syntax for representing them. EMV, on the other hand, is a global standard used in the payment card industry for smart cards and terminals.
The use of CAs is prevalent in various areas, including web security (SSL/TLS certificates for secure websites), email encryption (S/MIME certificates), code signing certificates for software, and many other applications where trust and authentication are essential.
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Turnaround is typically 24 hours due to time differences.
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Turnaround is typically 24 hours due to time difference
digital and print macrotag
The digital MacroTag is incorporated or embedded into your online form workflow through an extremely secure API to validate the form when printed. The digital application is used when you or your end users have the ability to create online permits, certificates and agreements and print them.
Validity dates can also form part of the process if so required.
The print MacroTag is created online and then printed in order to be assigned to an asset . Once printed, the MacroTag it is affixed to the asset and the the digital certificate is updated with the asset details. Validity dates can also form part of the process if so required.
digital macrotag
The digital MacroTag is incorporated into your online form workflow when you or your end users have the ability to create online permits, certificates and agreements.
Validity dates can also form part of the process if so required.
print macrotag
The Printed MacroTag is assigned and affixed to an asset. The digital certificate is updated with the asset details it is applied to from your secure online profile.
Validity dates can also form part of the process if so required.
Your MacroTag images can be transferred to a stand-alone or portable Laser engraver to permanently mark a metal or any other hard substrate or surface.
You would simply scan this MacroTag image once etched to link it to the item required to validate. This is done within your database profile.
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