Information technology - ASN.1 encoding rules - Part 6: Registration and application of PER encoding instructions

Designation Number:
ISO/IEC 8825-6
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
35.100.60
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This Recommendation | International Standard:

a) specifies the information needed and the format to be used for specifying PER encoding instructions;

b) specifies the mechanisms for approving new PER encoding instructions from time to time and the operation of the Registration Authority for PER encoding instructions;

c) specifies the means of associating a PER encoding instruction with an ASN.1 type using both type prefixes and an encoding control section.

Project need:

To align Canadian requirements with those of international standards in the ICT subject area (adoption of new standard. This proposed New Standard is being developed at the request of P123 Technical Committee on Information Technology. It will provide the industry with the latest requirements in the field of ICT, including cybersecurity and software. This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interests: a) ensuring that the latest innovative/technology/safety features are available for users.

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