Technology
Cybersecurity, privacy and users
Preserving the rights of individuals and organisations to benefit from dependable, cybersecure ICT products and services that are accessible to all
Sophia Antipolis, France, 27 April 2026
Today, at the IEC headquarters in Geneva, ETSI Director-General Jan Ellsberger and IEC Secretary-General & CEO Philippe Metzger have renewed a Cooperation Agreement to reinforce collaboration and coordination in the development of international and regional standards in the area of information and communication technologies.
It reflects the shared commitment of IEC and ETSI to support global interoperability, innovation, and market relevance more effectively through their work.
What benefits does the Cooperation Agreement bring?
Under this agreement, IEC and ETSI will strengthen information exchange, promote transparency between their relevant technical bodies, and explore opportunities for coordinated technical work in areas of mutual interest.
In doing so, both organizations aim to continue to enhance efficiency and ensure greater alignment between international and European standardisation activities.
A close working relationship also helps provide stakeholders, including industry, governments, regulators, and consumers with coherent and high-quality standards that respond to rapid technological change.
Areas of collaboration
IEC and ETSI have a long-standing working relationship, that dates back as far as 1995.
Cooperation between the two organisations includes key areas such as telecommunications, information exchange between systems, Internet of Things, cybersecurity, privacy protection and more.
All these domains are crucial for the products, services and processes in today’s increasingly digital world around us.
The signing underscores the importance of international standards in enabling global trade, fostering technological innovation, and supporting public policy objectives.
The renewed Cooperation Agreement marks an important milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two organisations and reaffirms their joint dedication to advancing standardisation as a cornerstone of global collaboration and economic development.
