Standards for Communication Technology

Question 1

What is required for technology used by a remote online notary public?

Answer 1

Technology must satisfy all specified criteria including continuous audiovisual feeds and sufficient resolution for identity proofing.

Key criteria include: synchronous audiovisual feeds, video and audio clarity, image resolution, authentication means, quality recording, tamper evidence, confirmation of electronic record integrity, electronic sealing of documents, compliance with notary journal requirements, identity verification processes, and security measures.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: A remote online notary public must provide continuous _______ feeds.

Answer 2

synchronous audiovisual

Question 3

What must the video and audio quality enable during a remote online notarial act?

Answer 3

Simultaneous communication between the notary public and the remotely located individual.

This requirement ensures that both parties can see and speak with each other in real-time.

Question 4

What is necessary for identity proofing in remote online notarization?

Answer 4

Sufficient captured-image resolution.

This ensures that the identity of the remotely located individual can be verified accurately.

Question 5

What must be evident regarding changes to an electronic record after notarization?

Answer 5

Any change or tampering must be evident after the electronic notary signature and notary seal have been affixed.

This helps maintain the integrity of the notarized document.

Question 6

What technology standard must the electronic notary seal utilize?

Answer 6

Public key infrastructure (PKI) technology that is X.509 compliant.

This standard ensures secure electronic notarization.

Question 7

What must happen if a remotely located individual exits the workflow during notarization?

Answer 7

The identity verification process must restart from the beginning.

This requirement ensures security and integrity in the notarization process.

Question 8

What should the online notary public do if the technology fails to meet legal requirements?

Answer 8

Cease performing remote online notarial acts and notify the attorney general.

This action is necessary to comply with the law and protect the integrity of notarial acts.

Question 9

True or False: The online notary public can continue to perform notarizations if the vendor fails to protect required information.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

List at least three security measures the attorney general deems necessary for remote online notarization.

Answer 10

• Live transmission security
• Audiovisual communication recording security
• Protection of personally identifiable information used in identity proofing.