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Mobile Industry Group Issues Internet of Things Privacy and Data Security Guidelines
Practical Law Legal Update w-001-4420 (Approx. 3 pages)
Mobile Industry Group Issues Internet of Things Privacy and Data Security Guidelines
by Practical Law Intellectual Property & Technology
| Published on 12 Feb 2016 • USA (National/Federal) |
Mobile industry group GSMA has issued Internet of Things (IoT) privacy and data security guidelines targeted at device developers and manufacturers, and service providers. The guidelines support privacy-by-design and security-by-design principles by promoting sound practices throughout the IoT device and service lifecycle.
On February 9, 2016, international mobile industry group GSMA issued Internet of Things (IoT) privacy and data security guidelines targeted at device developers and manufacturers, and service providers. The GSMA IoT Security Guidelines support privacy-by-design and security-by-design principles by promoting sound practices throughout the IoT device and service lifecycle.
Recognizing the growing threat of IoT cyber attacks, the guidelines focus on risk assessment, provide examples, and were developed with input from industry and academic researchers. The Guidelines also provide a step-by-step guide for addressing privacy issues.
The Guidelines are broken out in four component documents, including:
- An overview that lays out IoT basics, provides an end-to-end connectivity model, and includes privacy process recommendations.
- Guidelines for developers and manufacturers of the devices that make up the IoT endpoint ecosystem, such as smart appliances, health monitors, and smart cars.
- Guidelines for the IoT service ecosystem that uses the internet to collect data from IoT devices and provide user apps.
- Recommendations for network operators that support IoT service providers.