Document : draft - ietf - geopriv - reqs - 01 . txt Siemens AG

Location-based services, navigation applications, emergency services, management of equipment in the field, and other locationdependent services need geographic location information about a Target (such as a user, resource or other entity). There is a need to securely gather and transfer location information for location services, while at the same time protecting the privacy of the individuals involved. Cuellar, Morris, Mulligan 1 Geopriv Requirements Nov 2002 This document focuses on the authorization, integrity and privacy requirements for such location-dependent services. Specifically, it describes the requirements for the geopriv Location Object (used to securely transfer location data and other privacy-enabling information) and for the protocols that use this Location Object.