Understanding CENELEC SN EN 18031-2:2024 Compliance Requirements
CENELEC SN EN 18031-2:2024 is a standard developed by CEN and CENELEC, focusing on security requirements for radio equipment that processes personal, traffic, or location data. It applies to various internet-connected devices, including childcare equipment, toys, and wearable technology.
SN EN 18031-2:2024
Gemeinsame Sicherheitsanforderungen für Funkanlagen - Teil 2: Funkanlagen, die Daten verarbeiten, insbesondere internetfähige Funkanlagen, Kinderbetreuungsfunkanlagen, Spielzeugfunkanlagen und tragbare Funkanlagen
Common security requirements for radio equipment - Part 2: radio equipment processing data, namely Internet connected radio equipment, childcare radio equipment, toys radio equipment and wearable radio equipment
Common security requirements for radio equipment processing personal data or traffic data or location data being either internet connected radio equipment, radio equipment designed or intended exclusively for childcare; toys and wearable radio equipment. The standard provides technical specifications for radio equipment processing personal data, traffic data or location data, which concerns electrical or electronic products that are capable to communicate over the internet, regardless of whether these products communicate directly or via any other equipment, childcare, toys or wearable radio equipment. The scope does not apply to 5G network equipment used by providers of public electronic communications networks and publicly available electronic communications services within the meaning of in Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council as defined in that Regulation.
Purpose and objectives
The primary objective of the SN EN 18031-2:2024 standard is to establish a common framework of security requirements for internet-connected radio equipment. This includes mechanisms for access control, authentication, and data protection, particularly for devices that handle sensitive information such as personal and location data. By defining these requirements, the standard aims to enhance the overall security posture of such equipment, ensuring that manufacturers implement necessary safeguards to protect users, especially children, from potential risks associated with data processing.
Scope: who must comply
The SN EN 18031-2:2024 standard applies to manufacturers and developers involved in creating radio equipment that connects to the internet and processes sensitive data. Typical industries include telecommunications, consumer electronics, and childcare product manufacturing. Companies producing wearable technology, toys, and childcare equipment must ensure compliance with this standard to meet regulatory requirements and ensure the safety of their products. Compliance is vital in the telecommunications context, where data security and user protection are paramount.
How SN EN 18031-2:2024 relates to other standards
The SN EN 18031-2:2024 standard aligns with several related standards:
- ISO/IEC 27001: This standard provides guidelines for information security management systems, complementing SN EN 18031-2:2024 by emphasizing organizational security practices.
- EN 303 645: Focused on cybersecurity for consumer IoT devices, this standard works alongside SN EN 18031-2:2024 to enhance security measures in internet-connected devices.
- GDPR: The General Data Protection Regulation governs the processing of personal data in the EU, which is relevant for compliance with SN EN 18031-2:2024 when dealing with personal data.
Revision history and current status
The SN EN 18031-2:2024 standard is published by CEN and CENELEC and is currently in its 2024 revision. This latest update includes enhanced guidelines on access control mechanisms and stricter requirements for data protection aimed at children's products. Companies must adhere to these updated requirements to maintain compliance and ensure that their products align with current security expectations.