Policies and Standards

The catalogue identifies relevant open data sources, including Earth Observation (EO) satellite data, as well as environmental and socio-economic. These sources include local and remote sensors (such as satellite imagery, weather stations, and water quality monitoring devices), research outputs (such as census reports, land use maps, and economic indicators). Each resource is evaluated for quality, update frequency, accessibility, and any applicable legal constraints.

Name â–² Issuing organisation Geographical Scope Type Water management focus Description Status Effect Date Resource
ISO/IEC 27404:2025 Cybersecurity — IoT security and privacy — Cybersecurity labelling framework for consumer IoT International International Guidelines / Recommendations Iot, Cybersecurity, Data Management Document defines a cybersecurity labelling framework for the development and implementation of cybersecurity labelling programmes for consumer Internet of things (IoT) products. It provides requirements and guidance on the following topics: — risks and threats associated with consumer IoT products; — stakeholders, roles and responsibilities; — relevant standards and guidance documents; — conformity assessment; — labelling issuance and maintenance; — mutual recognition. Effective 2025 https://www.iso.org/standard/80138.html
ISO/IEC 30141:2024 Internet of Things (IoT) — Reference architecture International International Guidelines / Recommendations IoT Provides a standardized IoT Reference Architecture using a common vocabulary, reusable designs and industry best practices. It uses a top down approach, beginning with collecting the most important characteristics of IoT, abstracting those into a foundational view, then providing five more views including a construction view with a set of architecture and design patterns for building IoT systems. Effcetive 2024 https://www.iso.org/standard/88800.html
ISO/IEC 30162:2022 Internet of Things (IoT) — Compatibility requirements and model for devices within industrial IoT systems Interntaional International Guidelines / Recommendations IoT, Data Management Document specifies network models for IIoT connectivity and general compatibility requirements for devices and networks within IIoT systems in terms of: a) data transmission protocols interaction; b) distributed data interoperability & management; c) connectivity framework; d) connectivity transport; e) connectivity network; f) best practices and guidance to use in IIoT area. Effective 2022 https://www.iso.org/standard/53282.html
ISO/IEC 30165:2021 Internet of Things (IoT) — Real-time IoT framework Interntaional International Guidelines / Recommendations IoT This document specifies the framework of a real-time IoT (RT-IoT) system, including: RT-IoT system conceptual model based on domain-based IoT reference model defined in ISO/IEC 30141; impacts of real-time parameters in terms of four viewpoints (time, communication, control and computation). Effective 2021 https://www.iso.org/standard/53285.html
ISO/IEC 30173:2023 Digital twin — Concepts and terminology International International Guidelines / Recommendations DTs Document establishes terminology for digital twin (DTw) and describes concepts in the field of digital twin, including the terms and definitions of digital twin, concepts of digital twin (e.g. digital twin system context, life cycle process for digital twin, types of digital twin), functional view of digital twin, and digital twin stakeholders. This document can be used in the development of other standards and in support of communications among diverse, interested parties or stakeholders. This document is applicable to all types of organizations (e.g. commercial enterprises, government agencies, not-for-profit organizations). Effective 2023 https://www.iso.org/standard/81442.html
ISO/IEC 30186:2025 Digital twin — Maturity model and guidance for a maturity assessment International International Guidelines / Recommendations DTs This document provides a generic digital twin maturity model, definition of assessment indicators, and guidance for a maturity assessment. Effective 2025 https://www.iso.org/standard/53306.html
ISO/IEC 30194:2024 Internet of things (IoT) and digital twin — Best practices for use case projects Interntaional International Guidelines / Recommendations IoT, DT document describes best practices for use case projects in terms of projects, templates and plans, with the objective to improve the consistency of content across different use case projects and enable sharing of knowledge between projects. A long-term goal is to foster interoperability between tools supporting the collection and maintenance of use cases. This document is intended for developers of use case projects, including in the context of standardization. Effective 2024 https://www.iso.org/standard/53314.html
ISO/IEC TR 22417:2017 Information technology — Internet of things (IoT) use cases Interntaional International Guidelines / Recommendations IoT ISO/IEC TR 22417:2017(E) This technical report identifies IoT scenarios and use cases based on real-world applications and requirements. The use cases provide a practical context for considerations on interoperability and standards based on user experience. They also clarify where existing standards can be applied and highlight where standardization work is needed. Effective 2017 https://www.iso.org/standard/73148.html
ISO/IEC TR 30172:2023 Internet of things (loT) — Digital twin — Use cases International International Guidelines / Recommendations IoT, DT, This document provides a collection of representative use cases of digital twin applications in a variety of domains, for example, smart manufacturing and smart cities. This document is applicable to all types of organization (for example, commercial enterprises, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations). Annex provides standards used. Effective 2023 https://www.iso.org/standard/81578.html
NIST (National Insititure of Standards and Technology) USA USA Guidelines / Recommendations Iot, Cybersecurity, Data Management The United States promotes the development and use of voluntary, consensus-based IoT data standards, with key guidance coming from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). There is no single, mandatory U.S. standard for all IoT data; rather, the focus is on a framework for security and interoperability. Following the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020, NIST developed and published a series of guidelines and standards for federal agencies to use when procuring IoT devices. These publications include: NISTIR 8259A, IoT Device Cybersecurity Capability Core Baseline: Provides a baseline set of security capabilities for new IoT devices. NIST SP 800-213, IoT Device Cybersecurity Guidance for the Federal Government: Offers guidance on how federal agencies should integrate and manage IoT devices securely. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF): A widely adopted, voluntary guideline used across industries for managing cybersecurity risks, which is highly applicable to IoT systems. Effective https://www.nccoe.nist.gov/iot