[ietf-dkim] Delegated signatures in real life

[Douglas Otis]

On Aug 29, 2006, at 3:17 PM, John L wrote:

> Senders already use NS delegation to let third parties put on first  
> party DK signatures.  It works.  It's popular.  There is no need to  
> invent another way to solve this solved problem.

In these cases a technical and legal staff laid a foundation for this  
type of solution.  For large outfits with enough on the table, this  
is fine.  However, there are many smaller outfits that could benefit  
from a solution less reliant upon intricate and coordinated efforts  
and underpinnings.  Associations can be established by the signature  
and a simple policy referenced from the originator naming the  
signer.  This would establish a practical system offering slightly  
different annotations, but one that would better protect Eliot's dad.

-Doug