The site uses a digital server certificate issued by VeriSign, Inc. which provides an authentication to the visitor's browser about the genuineness of the site. This ensures the security of all protected data transmitted to and from our site through the use of Digital ID's.
A Digital ID is the electronic equivalent of a passport. It is issued by a trusted third party called a Certification Authority (or CA for short). The CA takes steps to establish the identity of the people or organisations to whom it issues Digital ID's. Once the CA has established an organisation's identity, it issues an electronic certificate to the organisation, which is then used to enable secure transmission of information.
The site also uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) for communicating with visitors over the Web during critical phases, such as the displaying of personal or financial information or when generating documentation.
The site has security measures in place to protect against loss, misuse or alteration of the information under its control. All sensitive data, such as contact information or financial information requested from users, is collected over a secured channel and is stored on a highly secured system.
Access to these systems is restricted to authenticated users only, and is logged and monitored on a continuous basis. The physical access to these systems is also restricted. Critical financial information, such as credit card numbers, is saved in encrypted form. This provides further protection to visitors. Data transmitted by our users cannot be intercepted, viewed, or blocked by unauthorised parties.
How you know when you are using a secure channel:
Both the Netscape Navigator® and the Microsoft Internet Explorer® browsers have built-in security mechanisms to prevent users from unwittingly submitting sensitive information over insecure channels. If a user tries to submit information to an unsecured site, these browsers will, by default, show a warning.
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