83E. (1) The Commission may, upon application in a prescribed manner and subject to such conditions as it may deem necessary, grant licences under this section authorizing a person to provide electronic certification services.

     (2)  A licence granted under sub-section (1) may require a licensee to:

(a)    make use of hardware, software and procedures that are secure from intrusion and misuse;

(b)   provide a reasonable level of reliability in its services which are reasonably suited to the performance of intended functions;

(c)    adhere to procedures that ensure that the secrecy and privacy of the electronic signatures are assured; and

(d)   observe such other standards as may be specified by regulations.