Subject: [COSE] [cose-issues] Describe rule determining when zero length fields are used versus when nil is used (#19)

From: Mike Jones <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 02:22:46 -0800

Zero length bit fields are used for some omitted content (such as for an unused “protected” field in Section 3 (Header Parameters) whereas nil values are used for others (such as for the “ciphertext” field in 12.1 (Direct Encryption)).  The specification should include a clear statement of the rule used to make these choices and clear rationale for the rule.  If the specification currently doesn’t obey the rule in all particulars, please make appropriate changes.

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