New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

Chapter 11: Communications Systems and Devices – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) 11.1.15.C.01: 11.1.15.C.01 Bluetooth usage policy defining permitted and prohibited use

Agencies that intend to allow Bluetooth must produce a policy setting out when Bluetooth may be used and the situations in which its use is not allowed.

Maintained by Gerard BlokdykVerified against the published standard 31 May 2026Control text last updated 21 May 2026

Other controls in Chapter 11: Communications Systems and Devices – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

11.1.15.C.02 11.1.15.C.02 Bluetooth policy specifies security controls and verification methods
11.1.16.C.01 11.1.16.C.01 Bluetooth pairing restricted to authorised devices
11.1.16.C.02 11.1.16.C.02 Bluetooth discoverability disabled except during pairing
11.1.16.C.03 11.1.16.C.03 Bluetooth pairing performed only in access-controlled locations
11.1.16.C.04 11.1.16.C.04 Removal of Bluetooth pairings no longer needed
11.1.17.C.01 11.1.17.C.01 Most secure Bluetooth configuration supported by paired devices
11.1.17.C.02 11.1.17.C.02 Identify Bluetooth type, version and security capabilities for risk decisions
11.1.17.C.03 11.1.17.C.03 Explicit user authentication of new Bluetooth connections

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