PAS 185:2017

What is this PAS about? The underlying premise of smart cities is that with more data and information, services and provision for citizens can be enhanced. At the same time, though, the increased use of and dependence on information technologies creates significant vulnerabilities and security issues. It means a new security minded approach needs to be developed. This PAS has been created to answer that need. Who is this PAS for?

Decision-makers in smart cities from the public, private and third sectors Smart city data officers Anyone with an interest in utilizing data and information to effectively deliver smart city objectives

Why should you use this PAS? If the smart city is to gain and maintain the trust of its citizens, it needs to respond to increasing citizen awareness and potential concerns about how their personal data is being used, and to put in place mechanisms that prevent the potential abuse of their trust. This PAS therefore supplies a framework that enables the development of an overall security strategy for the handling, management and sharing of data and information. This framework can be used to inform and guide the development and delivery of smart city projects and the subsequent operation, delivery, evolution and disposal of assets and services.