Definitions[]
An observer is
- "[a]n entity that is able to observe and collect information from communications, potentially posing privacy threats, depending on the context. . . . [I]nitiators, recipients, intermediaries, and enablers can all be observers. Observers are distinguished from eavesdroppers by being at least tacitly authorized.[2]
- "[a]nything that has the capability to monitor a physical entity, like its state or location.[3]
References[]
- ↑ Framework for Cyber-Physical Systems, at 14.
- ↑ Privacy Considerations for Internet Protocols, at 7.
- ↑ Smartex: IoT Glossary of Terms and Standards (full-text).