Change in T-CAT cards
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Due to a change in the qualification of the cryptographic chip, from October 2023 the current T-CAT card will no longer be considered a qualified certificate according to ReIDAS.
Faced with this situation, we inform you that the Digital Certification Service has been looking for the best possible solution for T-CAT card users; after performing the appropriate checks, the acquisition of a new qualified cryptographic device has been initiated.
This change will entail the revocation of the qualified certificates issued in the current system and the corresponding refund of the amounts paid, for the part proportional to the period of validity that these certificates still had to be revoked. We will promptly inform you of all the actions taken by the AOC to apply the change to be made. In this sense, on November 28, the first communication was made to the subscribing bodies, via EACAT's mass mailing, to inform them of the background of the issue and the established solution. You will soon receive more information about it.
We take advantage of this circumstance to encourage you to replace these T-CATs that we will revoke with advanced software certificates, whenever possible. The advantages of the T-CAT P are that you can use it on multiple devices (mobile, tablet, computer), you don't need to install any specific software, or use a card reader, and it is used for most procedures that a worker or public employee must carry out . You can find more information at this link and in the FAQ Differences between T-CAT and T-CAT P.
See the most recent post about this change: Update your T-CAT card before September 27.