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# The CA has created a new root certificate, which is not yet in operation producing real certificates. In this case a BR PITRA prior to inclusion may be used, but the next annual audit after inclusion would need to be a full performance audit. Note: If the inclusion process spans more than one annual audit cycle, then more than one BR PITRA may be used, until the root certificate has been included or the root certificate is put into operation producing real certificates, whichever comes first. | # The CA has created a new root certificate, which is not yet in operation producing real certificates. In this case a BR PITRA prior to inclusion may be used, but the next annual audit after inclusion would need to be a full performance audit. Note: If the inclusion process spans more than one annual audit cycle, then more than one BR PITRA may be used, until the root certificate has been included or the root certificate is put into operation producing real certificates, whichever comes first. | ||
# The CA did not know about the BRs, so did not get audited according to the BRs during their previous audit cycle. However, the CA does have a current valid audit statement indicating compliance with WebTrust Principles and Criteria for Certification Authorities or ETSI TS 102 042. | # The CA did not know about the BRs, so did not get audited according to the BRs during their previous audit cycle. However, the CA does have a current valid audit statement indicating compliance with WebTrust Principles and Criteria for Certification Authorities or ETSI TS 102 042. | ||
#* The BR PITRA option was initially provided for CAs to use for their first BR audit, so they would not have to go through | #* The BR PITRA option was initially provided for CAs to use for their first BR audit, so they would not have to go through another full audit until their next regularly scheduled annual audit. | ||
#* The BR PITRA shall include a performance audit covering at least one month, or more as determined by the auditor. | #* The BR PITRA shall include a performance audit covering at least one month, or more as determined by the auditor. | ||
#* However, it means that an untold number of the previously issued certificates might not conform to the BRs. This could be serious, depending on which BRs the CA did not previously comply with. | #* However, it means that an untold number of the previously issued certificates might not conform to the BRs. This could be serious, depending on which BRs the CA did not previously comply with. | ||