Key Escrow is not mandatory for all PKI implementations. It is an arrangement in which the keys needed to decrypt encrypted data are securely held so that, under certain circumstances, an authorized third party may gain access to those keys. However, the use of Key Escrow depends on the policies and requirements of the organization. In many cases, for privacy or security reasons, Key Escrow may not be implemented at all.
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What is Key Escrow and how does it work?
Why might an organization choose not to implement Key Escrow?