An access control device controls an access right with respect to a
plurality of electronic devices in a network for each combination of
electronic devices. An authority information generating section generates
authority information which is used when an electronic device accesses an
application on an electronic device. A permission information generating
section generates permission information which is information about
whether or not the electronic device permits an access request from the
electronic device, in relation with the authority information. An access
information storing section stores the authority information and the
permission information. A transmission control section transmits via the
communication section the authority information to the electronic device
and the permission information to the electronic device.