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Note that this constructor only stores references to the public
* and private key components in the generated key pair. This is safe,
* because Key
objects are immutable.
*
* @param publicKey the public key.
*
* @param privateKey the private key.
*/
public KeyPair(PublicKey publicKey, PrivateKey privateKey) {
this.publicKey = publicKey;
this.privateKey = privateKey;
}
/**
* Returns a reference to the public key component of this key pair.
*
* @return a reference to the public key.
*/
public PublicKey getPublic() {
return publicKey;
}
/**
* Returns a reference to the private key component of this key pair.
*
* @return a reference to the private key.
*/
public PrivateKey getPrivate() {
return privateKey;
}
}