public key infrastructure governance

This article introduces the changes in CA/Browser Forum Ballot SC 87 and explains how they improve trust in TLS certificates. It outlines new requirements for recording verified legal identity data, including standardized use of registration numbers and dates of formation across all entity types. The piece also highlights benefits such as clearer identity fields, reduced misrepresentation and better global consistency, while noting the need for CAs to update validation processes. It concludes by emphasizing how SC 87 strengthens data accuracy and creates a more reliable identity framework for the public internet.