DD Form 2841. Certificate of Acceptance and Acknowledgment of Responsibilities

DD Form 2841, also known as the "Certificate of Acceptance and Acknowledgment of Responsibilities," is a Department of Defense (DoD) form used in the context of the DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate registration process. It serves to officially acknowledge the acceptance of PKI private keys and certificates by an individual and outlines the responsibilities and obligations associated with the use of these keys and certificates.

Key Sections:

• CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED BY: This section gathers information about the individual accepting the PKI certificate, including name, identification, organization, contact information, and email address.

• PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT: This section provides information about the Privacy Act, the authority for collecting personal identifiers during the certification registration process, and the principal purpose of collecting this information.

• Acknowledgement of Responsibilities: This section outlines the obligations and responsibilities of the individual regarding the use of PKI private keys and certificates, such as using them for official purposes only, safeguarding Personal Identification Numbers (PINs), reporting compromises, and more.

• Liability: This section clarifies that the DoD assumes no liability for losses related to certificates issued by a DoD Certification Authority (CA).

• Governing Law: It specifies that DoD Public Key Certificates are governed by the laws of the United States of America.

• AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL PER CPS: This section is for an authorized official to confirm that they have verified the identity of the person accepting the certificate and witnessed their signing of the form in accordance with the applicable Certificate Practice Statement (CPS).

Usage Scenario: DD Form 2841 is used by DoD personnel who are being issued PKI private keys and certificates, typically on a token such as a Common Access Card (CAC). This form formalizes the acceptance of these keys and outlines the responsibilities associated with their use. It is an essential document in the PKI registration process to ensure that individuals understand their obligations and liability when using the PKI for official purposes within the DoD.