# An Imperative – Developing Standards For Safety And Security In XR Environments

## Overview

**Authors:** XRSI

**Publication Date:** February 1, 2021

**Link:** <https://xrsi.org/publication/an-imperative-developing-standards-for-safety-and-security-in-xr-environments>

**Keywords:** XR, XR safety, XR security, privacy and data protection, biometric data, digital phenotyping, standards and certification, regulartory frameworks, intended use and risk management, trust, transparency and informed consent

**Type:** Standards/Specifications

## Summary

The paper examines the opportunities and perils of XR technology and what should be done from a safety and security point of view to maximise the potential for good, whilst mitigating opportunities for harm.


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