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Bugzilla #476766
Root Inclusion Request
Add China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) CA Root Certificate
VERIFIED
China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC)
AI Summary
The case discusses the inclusion of the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) CA root certificate in Mozilla's trusted root store. The request has generated significant public discourse, particularly from users expressing distrust towards CNNIC due to its ties with the Chinese government and allegations of facilitating internet censorship. Despite these concerns, the request was ultimately approved after thorough evaluation, with the root certificate being added to Mozilla's trust store.
Chronology
- Bug created for CNNIC CA root certificate addition.
- Request approved for inclusion of CNNIC root certificate.
- Revocation of trust in certain CNNIC certificates due to security concerns.
Participants
Kathleen Wilson
Liu Yan
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