DIN Standards Committee Information Technology and IT Applications
Digital product passport - Data exchange protocols
Abstract
This document defines a standard for secure and efficient data exchange protocols and data formats to be used for the digital product passport. Data exchange protocols establish the rules and procedures that systems follow when communicating and exchanging information. Data formats define the structure and presentation of that information so it can be understood and processed correctly by the involved systems. Together, protocols and formats ensure that data can be exchanged in a manner that is secure, reliable, and compatible across various platforms and sectors. This will guarantee that data is machine-readable, structured, searchable, and transferable through an open, interoperable network without vendor lock-in. a) Secure communication: this standard defines protocols that ensure secure and authenticated data exchange between systems, ensuring that data is protected against unauthorised access and that only authorised entities can access the information. b) Interoperability for data exchange: The protocols and data formats defined in this standard allow for easy integration with existing data exchange systems, ensure compatibility of protocols and formats across various sectors and supporting a wide range of applications and use cases. c) Ease of use and integration: Ensure that the identified protocols and formats can be implemented easily, especially for mobile devices, and are user-friendly in order to facilitate widespread adoption. d) Data integrity: The protocols and data formats defined in this document ensure the integrity of information linked to physical objects and electronic data throughout the entire value chain, extending to the product's or asset's end-of-life end-of-life. e) Documentation and Discoverability: The protocols and formats are available to individuals without specialised knowledge, enabling broader adoption across sectors In order to promote interoperability, reduce costs for businesses, and align with existing European regulations and initiatives, this document considers the data exchange protocols and data formats already in use in other legislations. Relevant existing standards are integrated into the development process to ensure consistency and coherence with industry practices and regulatory frameworks.
Begin
2025-01-29
WI
JT024003
Planned document number
prEN 18216
Responsible national committee
NA 043-02-06 GA - DIN/DKE Joint working committee Digital product passport
Responsible european committee
CEN/CLC/JTC 24/WG 4 - Interoperability framework
draft standard
Digital product passport - Data exchange protocols
2025-06
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