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by galadran 952 days ago
EU Commission FAQ (emphasis mine):

Recognition means that web browsers are required to ensure support and interoperability for the QWAC for the sole purpose of displaying identity data in a user-friendly manner. *Recognition of QWACs implies that browsers shouldn't question the origin, integrity or data in the certificate*.

However, the requirement to recognise QWACs does not affect browser security policies and leaves web browsers free to preserve their own procedures and criteria for encryption and authentication of *other certificates*.

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/QANDA_...

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> Recognition of QWACs implies that browsers shouldn't question the origin, integrity or data in the certificate.

Apart from checking the certificate chain and revocation lists, isn't that what browsers do?