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GlobalSign's Digital IDs Meet Massachusetts Data Protection Security Standards

New regulation, effective March 1 2010, requires that all files and communication containing personal information be encrypted

Since March 1, 2010 organizations and individuals who own, store, maintain, or license personal information about Massachsetts residents have been required to comply with the new MA 201 CMR 17 security regulation.


This means that any personal information that is sent via email, stored on desktop computers, laptop computers, or removable devices must be encrypted.


GlobalSign offers a range of digital certificates that allow individuals and organizations to safely encrypt their data and comply with Massachusetts security standards.


PersonalSign 2 Pro

PersonalSign 2 Pro for MA 201 CMR 17

Authentication for Individuals representing Organizations

GlobalSign's PersonalSign 2 Pro is a class 2 X.509 version 3 certificate that provides a vetted organization name that will be combined with information about individual subscriber (e.g. Jane Doe at XYZ Company).

Use PersonalSign 2 Pro to:

  • Comply with FDA Electronic Submissions Gateway (ESG) regulations
  • Secure Email (S/MIME Encryption)
  • Authenticate Enterprise-level services
  • Digitally sign and secure Microsoft Office Documents




SSL Managed Service

Managed SSL for Multiple SSL Certificates

Manage your organization's multiple SSL Certificates via an advanced SaaS web portal / API

Manage the complete lifecycle of your organization's SSL Certificates through the SSL Managed Service. One time vetting means once vetted, your enterprise's users simply log into the web based account (or XML API) and issue, reissue, renew or revoke SSL Certificates on demand. Granular user privileges allow Administrators to create roles for users to apply, approve or just report on billing and activity within the account. Plus, the immediate discounts mean you save over purchasing SSL Certificates from multiple suppliers or via premium priced retail sites.




Enterprise PKI

Enterprise PKI for Secure Email, Authentication and Document Signing

Manage employee / extranet Digital IDs for Microsoft Windows and Adobe platforms

Enterprise PKI (ePKI) is GlobalSign's managed service for multiple Digital IDs to allow organizations of all sizes to benefit from the security and functionality of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) without the cost and time-to-market burden of in-house PKI deployments. Use ePKI to deploy:

  • Secure Email
  • Authentication & Access Control
  • Adobe PDF Signing & Security
  • Microsoft Office Document Signing & Security

Offers complete Digital ID lifecycle management starting for as few as 5 Digital IDs.




Adobe Certified Document Services

Adobe Certified Document Services

Publish secure and authentic electronic PDF documents

As an authorized participant in Adobe’s Certified Document Services (CDS) Solution, GlobalSign can offer enterprises a more secure, reliable electronic PDF document exchange service to enable recipients to easily determine the documents authenticity and authorship.