What is it?

The pseudonym T-CAT is a qualified certificate of signature of púpublic employee with pseudonym of <a href="https://suport-tcat.aoc.cat/hc/ca/articles/4413898445585-Cat%25C3%25A0leg-de-certificates" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Catalog of certificates of the AOC Consortium, specific for a cases where the holder's data cannot be displayed.

There are two types of pseudonym certificate:

  • T-CAT pseudonym (high level certificate on card)
  • T-CAT P for pseudonym (certificate of advanced level in software)

The personal i identification data (<a href="https://suport-tcat.aoc.cat/hc/articles/4413898479121-El-DNI-has-d-apar%C3%A8ixer-al-certificat-juntament-amb-el-nom-i-surname" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">name, surname, DNI ) do not appear in the certificate, as they are replaced by the indicated pseudonym, for this reason it does not allow l'authentication a applications (such as EACAT, Portasignatures o other l'AOC o tools of l'Estat).

Therefore, the potential holders of the T-CAT pseudonym are people who, within their organization, already have a regulated pseudonym: prison officials, Mossos d'Esquadra, etc.

When can a pseudonym be used?

S'must protect the identity of the person acting when there are reasons for:

  • Public Security
  • Classified information
  • National defense
  • Other actions where it is legally justified l'use of the pseudonym to protect the person's identity.

A Furthermore, l'AOC only reveals the identity of the person when required by judicial bodies i other public authorities in l'exercise of the functions attributed to them.

NOTE : the rlegal regime of classified information is regulated by Law 9/1968, of April 5, on official secrets i Decree 242/1969, of February 20, which develops it.

What should a pseudonym be like?

The pseudonym is always provided by l'Administration , as stipulated.

It can be:

  • Núprofessional identification number (NIP), only when the NIP is not related to personal data, such as the DNI.
  • Alternatively, other indicators.

How can I request the T-CAT pseudonym?

You can request the T-CAT pseudonym via EACAT a through the form that you have a at your disposal a <a href="https://suport-tcat.aoc.cat/hc/articles/4413898471185-Sol-licitud-de-certificats-digitals-a-trav%25C3%25A9s-d-EACAT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">l'EACAT procedures section >AOC Consortium>Digital Certification Service.

Specifically l'option “ T-CAT: Request i renewal of pseudonym certificates o representative

Note: In this section you will also find the requests for other certificates from <a href="https://suport-tcat.aoc.cat/hc/ca/articles/4413898445585-Cat%25C3%25A0leg-de-certificats" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Digital certificate catalog of l'AOC

A then, download the pdf i fill in the information indicated a the application, once you have filled in all the information, sign the request i send-it.

You should keep in mind that the form allows you to make multiple requests at the same time by clicking the (+) option.

Regarding the information in the application, it is recommended that the organic unit a to which the person holding the certificate belongs be indicated , as it facilitates the justification of the need for luse of the pseudonym.

What requirements must the T-CAT pseudonym request meet?

  • Justification of the request : indicate the reason why you are requesting the certificate with a pseudonym
    • Use for a public safety
    • Use for a classified information
    • Use for a defense
    • Other actions in which anonymity is legally justified. Indicate in this case the precept i the legal norm. For example, l'art. 45.4 of Law 12/2007, of 11 October, on social services.
  • Indication of the pseudonym of the l'employee : according to l'section 3. What should a pseudonym be like?
  • Provide an email : all the certificates of the <a href="https://suport-tcat.aoc.cat/hc/articles/4413898445585-Cat%25C3%25A0leg-de-certificats" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Catalog of digital certificates l'AOC include an email address (required information). In the case of the pseudonym T-CAT, i in order not to contravene the purpose of the certificate itself, it is recommended that the email address you provide avoid l'use of combinations of the person's first name i surnames ; it can be configured-se a from the workplace i/o the NIP (example: agentT1111@policialocal.cat).
  • Provide documentation that proves the identity of the signatory.
  • Where applicable, provide a l'prior report from the l'transversal body competent in the promotion of l'Digital Administration of the Generalitat of Catalonia (provided for a l'art. 53.3 of Decree 76/2020, of August 4, on digital administration).

We also attach l<a href="https://migration-files-articles-dynamics.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/5c166118-9bd8-49dd-bd8b-903eb61782ff_7021508973341.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">'report with the references of these requirements a the regulations .

When will the pseudonymous T-CAT be issued?

When we receive your request, l'AOC will issue these certificates after assessing the l'legal accreditation of the pseudonym you indicated a in the request .

The delivery period for the pseudonym T-CAT is:

  • Ordinary service : maximum 20 working days
  • Urgent service : 4 working days, limited to 5 requests per week. 33 more, the urgency only applies to renewals in case of loss, theft, etc.

After l'issuance, l'AOC will charge l'the corresponding amount, in application of the <a href="https://www.seu-e.cat/ca/web/consorciaoc/govern-obert-i-transparencia/gestio-economica/presupost/preus-publics-de-serveis-209">Públic Prices of the Digital Certification Service in force.

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