Hi All, We're currently designing "Secure Element" interfaces and implementation details on FFOS. Please review the current API proposal [1], and comment on the bug#879861 [2]. You may also reach out to the nfc team with your suggestions / feedback.
So what is 'Secure Element' ? Source : [3] "*While not all NFC applications require security, those that involve financial transactions or certain mobile marketing applications (e.g., coupons and loyalty) require a “secure element” within the phone to securely store applications and/or credentials (e.g., financial account numbers) and provide for secure execution of applications.* *The secure element (secure memory and execution environment) is a dynamic environment in which application code and application data can be securely stored and administered and in which secure execution of applications occur. The element resides in highly secure crypto chips (usually a smart card chip). The element provides delimited memory for each application and other functions that can encrypt, decrypt, and sign the data packet.* *The secure element could be implemented either by a separate secure smart card chip , in the SIM/UICC (which is used by GSM mobile phone operators to authenticate subscribers on their networks and maintain personalized subscriber information and applications), or in an SD card that can be inserted in the mobile phone. The secure element implementation approach will be selected by the mobile operator implementing the service and/or by the payment service provider (for SD card implementations).*" We are also currently discussing the "Access Control" design which is required to restrict the application's access to secure element interfaces. More details on this topic could be found in the bug#884594 [4]. Looking forward to your inputs. Thanks! - Siddartha [1] https://bug879861.bugzilla.mozilla.org/attachment.cgi?id=8444259 [2] https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=879861 [3] http://www.smartcardalliance.org/pages/publications-nfc-frequently-asked-questions#7 [4] https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=884594
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