Navigating Digital Compliance and Open Standards in 2023: A Guide for Designers

Understanding Key Standards Bodies and Their Impact on App and Internet Compliance

Ensuring that applications are compliant with the necessary standards is essential. Here is a list of standards compliance bodies and frameworks relevant to app and internet compliance in 2023:

1. W3C (World Wide Web Consortium):

   • Responsible for web standards like HTML, CSS, and Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) guidelines.

   • Key standards: WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) for ensuring websites and apps are accessible to all people.

2. IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force):

   • Develops and promotes voluntary internet standards.

   • Important for the technical and architectural development of the internet.

3. ISO (International Organization for Standardization):

   • Provides standards for various industries, including the IT sector.

   • Relevant standards include ISO/IEC 27001 for information security management.

4. OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project):

   • Focuses on improving software security.

   • Offers the OWASP Top 10, a standard awareness document for developers and web application security.

5. ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers):

   • Manages domain names and IP addresses.

   • Ensures the stable and secure operation of the internet's unique identifier systems.

6. GSMA:

   • Represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide.

   • Provides guidelines for mobile app security and user privacy.

7. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers):

   • Offers standards for a wide range of technologies, including those related to the internet and networking.

8. NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology):

   • Provides guidelines and standards for cybersecurity and privacy.

   • Relevant publications include the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

9. COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act):

   • U.S. law that protects the online privacy of children under 13.

   • Important for apps and online services directed towards children.

10. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and ePrivacy Directive:

    • European regulations focused on data protection and privacy.

    • Essential for businesses operating within or serving the European Union.

11. CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act):

    • A state statute intended to enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for residents of California, USA.

12. Data Protection Authorities (DPAs):

    • National agencies responsible for enforcing data protection regulations in various countries.

13. Software Quality Institute:

    • Focused on improving the quality and performance of software projects.

    • Provides training and resources for software development best practices and methodologies.

14. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration):

    • A U.S. agency responsible for ensuring safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards.

15. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children:

    • A private, non-profit organization that serves as a resource for law enforcement agencies and families on issues related to missing and sexually exploited children.

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