=_It is essential that CAcert Assurers understand and follow the rules below to ensure that applicants for assurance are suitably identified, which, in turn, maintains trust in the system.?>
=_Contact?>
* =_You must meet the applicant in person;?>
* =_You must sight at least one form of government issued photo identification. It's preferable if 2 forms of Government issued photo ID are presented, as less points may be issued if there is any doubt on the person by the person issuing points;?>
* =_Complete the assurance form if the applicant has not already done so. Ensure that all information matches.?>
=_Processing?>
=_After the meeting, visit the CAcert Web site's make an Assurance page and:?>
* =_Enter the applicant's email address;?>
* =_Compare the online information to the information recorded on the paper form;?>
* =_If, and only if, the two match completely - you may award trust points up to the maximum points you are able to allocate;?>
=_Privacy?>
=_It is imperative that you maintain the confidentiality and privacy of the applicant, and never disclose the information obtained without the applicant's consent.?>
=_Fees?>
=_You may charge a fee for your expenses if the applicant has been advised of the amount prior to the meeting.?>
=_Liability?>
=_A CAcert Assurer who knowingly, or reasonably ought to have known, assures an applicant contrary to this policy may be held liable.?>
=_Assurance Points?>
=_CAcert may, from time to time, alter the amount of Assurance Points that a class of assurer may assign as is necessary to effect a policy or rule change. We may also alter the amount of Assurance Points available to an individual, or new class of assurer, should another policy of CAcert require this.?>