--- title: [INFOGRAPHIC] 3 facts about WebTrust description: 1. WebTrust is a service provided by CICA image: https://news.altronsecurity.com/hubfs/security%20image.png --- [![Altron Security](https://news.altronsecurity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Altron-Security.jpg?width=1336&height=440&name=Altron-Security.jpg "Altron Security")](https://news.altronsecurity.com/) - [About](https://lawtrust-za-4.hubspotpagebuilder.com/about) - Solutions - Signing Hub - Biometrics - Signing Solutions - Encryption - Public Key Infrastructure - Strong Authentication - Solid WEBkey - Smart ID card - Advanced Electronic Signatures - Bulk signing - Device certificates - Secure email - SSL certificates - Industry - [Government](https://lawtrust-za-4.hubspotpagebuilder.com/government) - [Financial](https://lawtrust-za-4.hubspotpagebuilder.com/financial) - [Enterprise](https://lawtrust-za-4.hubspotpagebuilder.com/enterprise) - Use Cases - Partners - Repository - Knowledge Hub - How to - News - FAQ - Blog - Contact ### LAWtrust Blog - - - # \[INFOGRAPHIC\] 3 facts about WebTrust March 12, 2021 [By Riaan De Villiers](https://news.altronsecurity.com/author/riaan-de-villiers) 3 facts about the international WebTrust standard.   ![3 facts about WebTrust.](https://www.lawtrust.co.za/images/default-source/default-album/facts_about_webtrust_v2.png?sfvrsn=dfafcaba_1 "Facts about WebTrust.") ## 1. WebTrust is a service provided by CICA Developed by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA). WebTrust provides assurance that the web site owner has met established criteria related to business practices, transaction integrity, and information processes. ## 2. WebTrust was created to establish trust between customers and service providers online It was developed to create trust between customers and service providers online When a potential customer engages with an organization online, they risk their security by providing their personal information. WebTrust has set globally recognized standards to ensure that appropriate procedures are followed when sensitive transactions like e-commerce transactions and communication takes place between consumers and companies conducting business on the internet. ## 3. Webtrust is based on 5 principles: | **Security** | The system is protected against unauthorized access, whether internal/external or physically/intellectually. | | --- | --- | | **Availability** | The system is available for operation and use as agreed. | | **Processing Integrity** | System processing is complete, accurate, timely and authorized. | | **Online Privacy** | Personal information obtained as a result of e-commerce is collected, used, disclosed, and retained as agreed. | | **Confidentiality** | Information designated as confidential is protected as committed or agreed. |   For more regular updates[subscribe to our blog](https://share.hsforms.com/1UBthmY0aSQe46aBhgEjPyg58rh4) now. [![Download PKI Infographic](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8806936/b3bdaa97-e4ec-40a7-bc96-262d6c9b1a51.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8806936/b3bdaa97-e4ec-40a7-bc96-262d6c9b1a51) ### Follow us --- [![logo-white](https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hub/4057429/hubfs/Regal_Core_Theme/Logo/logo-white.png?width=85&height=30&name=logo-white.png "logo-white")](https://news.altronsecurity.com/) ##### Contact Us **Pretoria** Tel: [+27 (12) 676 9240](tel:+27%20(12)%20676%209240) | Fax: [+27 (12) 665 3997](tel:+27%20(12)%20665%203997) **Cape Town** Tel: [+27 (12) 676 9240](tel:+27%20(12)%20676%209240) | Fax: [+27 (12) 665 3997](tel:+27%20(12)%20665%203997) **EMAIL** General: [info@lawtrust.co.za](mailto:info@lawtrust.co.za) Sales: [sales@lawtrust.co.za](mailto:sales@lawtrust.co.za) Support: [support@lawtrust.co.za](mailto:support@lawtrust.co.za) ##### Knowledge Hub - FAQ - Info - Blog ##### Quick Links - About Us - Solutions - Industry - Use Cases ##### Solutions - Signing Hub - Biometrics - Encryption - Smart ID Card © 2021 LAWtrust | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Notice