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ECE R-116
Protection Against Unauthorised Use (Anti-Theft and Alarm Systems)
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of protection against unauthorised use (anti-theft and alarm systems). Summary for orientation; the official text prevails.
Applies to
M, N, O
Topic
Cyber & software
Framework
UN ECE · EU
Velocert services
Series · Individual
Overview
This regulation sets requirements for how vehicle manufacturers manage cyber security and software integrity across the whole vehicle lifecycle, from development through production and post-production.
Approval has two parts: a management-system certificate for the manufacturer's organisation and processes, and a vehicle type approval demonstrating that the system has been applied to the specific vehicle type.
Scope
The regulation applies to the following vehicle categories:
M
Passenger vehicles
N
Goods vehicles
O
Trailers and semi-trailers
Key requirements
Management system
Documented processes to identify, assess, mitigate and monitor risk across development, production and post-production.
Risk assessment
Identification of vehicle type specific threats and vulnerabilities, with risks assessed and documented.
Mitigation and verification
Appropriate measures implemented to protect the vehicle type against identified risks, verified by testing.
Monitoring and response
Capability to detect and respond to threats affecting vehicles in the field, with periodic reporting.
Timeline
2020–2021
Regulation adopted by UNECE WP.29
July 2022
Mandatory in the EU for new vehicle types
July 2024
Mandatory in the EU for all new vehicles
Approval with Velocert
Velocert assesses this regulation within series modification and individual approval projects, coordinating evidence from the manufacturer and its suppliers.
This page is a summary for orientation only. Always refer to the official UNECE text and its amendments for legal requirements.