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Security & Privacy Considerations

Security and privacy in the LMOS Protocol is aligned with the principles and best practices outlined in the Web of Things (WoT) architecture. The WoT security and privacy considerations, as defined by the W3C, provide a comprehensive framework to ensure secure interactions within interconnected "Things".

Key Security Principles​

  1. Authentication and Authorization:

    • Ensure that all agents and tools interacting through LMOS are authenticated, and access is granted based on clearly defined permissions.
    • Use token-based or certificate-based mechanisms, following WoT’s best practices.

  2. Data Confidentiality and Integrity:

    • All communications must use secure transport protocols (e.g., HTTPS, WebSockets over TLS) to protect data from interception and tampering.
    • Adopt mechanisms such as digital signatures or encryption to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of data exchanged between agents.

  3. Privacy and Data Minimization:

    • Collect and store only the data that is essential for operation, adhering to principles of data minimization.
    • Ensure compliance with privacy standards (e.g., GDPR) by implementing clear policies for data retention, anonymization, and user consent.

  4. Access Control:

    • Restrict access to sensitive data based on scopes.