Abstract: Provided are a method, wireless communication device, and wireless communications system for managing packet data transmissions. The method includes receiving a set of security policies (126) from a service provider. A request from an application (124) is received to originate packet data. The set of security policies (126) provided by the service provider is analyzed in response to receiving the request to originate packet data. The method also includes determining, in response to the analyzing, if the set of security policies (126) allows the packet data to be transmitted. In response to the set of security policies (126) allowing the packet data to be transmitted, the packet data is allowed to be transmitted onto a wireless network (102). In response to the set of security policies (126) not allowing the packet data to be transmitted, the packet data from is prevented from being transmitted onto a wireless network (102).