RFC 8828 - WebRTC IP Address Handling Recommendations

Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
G. Shieh, Google
J. Uberti, Google
Category: Standards Track
Published: January 2021
ISSN: 2070-1721

Abstract

This document provides information and best practices on how WebRTC applications and browsers should handle local IP addresses, protecting user privacy while optimizing media quality. It describes the potential privacy risks associated with exposing local IP addresses and defines modes of operation to mitigate these risks.

Contents

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Terminology
• 3. Problem Statement
• 4. Goals
• 5. Detailed Design
• 6. Implementation Guidance
• 7. Application Guidance
• 8. Security Considerations
• 9. IANA Considerations
• 10. References

Status of This Memo

This is an Internet Standards Track document.

This document is a product of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). It represents the consensus of the IETF community. It has received public review and has been approved for publication by the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG). Further information on Internet Standards is available in Section 2 of RFC 7841.

Information about the current status of this document, any errata, and how to provide feedback on it may be obtained at https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8828.

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