Headlights2014/Security and Privacy Consulting
Name of idea
Security and Privacy Consulting Service of the T&S Domain
Submitter name
Wendy Seltzer for the T&S Domain
Classification
- A new scope of work for W3C for an existing technology area (e.g. education, testing, validation, certification, profiles)
One Hundred Word Description of the Idea
To improve the quality of of W3C recommendations with regards to privacy and security, the T&S team would like to offer the domain’s counseling service on security and privacy issues at the request of a WG. The aim is to help WGs throughout all phases of their work to identify, discuss and resolve specific privacy and security questions. Before review of the finalized spec, this service will focus on collaborative work earlier in the WG's progress.
Benefit(s) to Web or W3C
- Opportunity to improve privacy and security of the Web Platform by sharpening future recommendations
- Opportunity to improve public perception of W3C as an organization with strong privacy and security focus
- Opportunity for Working Groups to seek ad hoc competent advice on privacy and security issues in every phase of their work
Which of our stakeholders would be the most enthusiastic in supporting
- Team
- Chairs and Working Groups
- Implementors who'd like to be able to call their products secure and private might rely on W3C review to reduce the costs of their internal reviews
- Security experts who could use their participation in W3C review/consulting as a showcase
Feedback/Questions on the idea
team conversation: https://www.w3.org/Team/wiki/TechSoc/headlights_draft