Protecting Privacy of Personal Information and the Reliable Operation of the Smart Grid in Ontario

Case number
EB-2016-0032
Lancement
Secteur
Electricity
Status
Archived
Détails

The OEB initiated a policy consultation in 2016 to engage with key industry stakeholders to continue its review of the non-bulk electrical grid and associated business systems in Ontario that could impact the protection of personal information and smart grid reliability.

The privacy and security of consumer information has long been a priority of the OEB and is a requirement in every distributor’s licence.

The goal of this policy consultation was to identify industry standards and best practices in order to establish a sector wide consistent framework for continuing to protect personal information and the reliable operation of the smart grid.

On November 29, 2018, the OEB issued Amendments to the Electricity Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements (RRR). On April 25, 2019, the OEB issued Amendments to the Natural Gas Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements (RRR) Rule for Gas Utilities.

View all documents for this consultation

Rapports
Staff Report to the Board on a Proposed Cyber Security Framework and Supporting Tools
Issued
Updates
Mises à jour
Date Issue / Document
25 avril 2019

The OEB has issued a letter with the adopted Cyber Security Readiness Report & Amendments to the Natural Gas Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements (RRR) Rule for Gas Utilities.
14 mars 2019

The OEB has issued a letter proposing a Cyber Security Readiness Report & Proposed Amendments to a Natural Gas Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements (RRR) Rule.
29 novembre 2018

The OEB has issued Amendments to the Electricity Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements (RRR).
15 octobre 2018

The OEB has received the following comments on the letter issued September 20, 2018 and the proposed Cyber Security Readiness Report for licensed transmitters and distributors.
20 septembre 2018

The OEB has issued a letter proposing a Cyber Security Readiness Report & Amendments to the Electricity Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements (RRR) for licensed transmitters and distributors.
23 avril 2018

The OEB has issued a letter in response to enquiries regarding the interim reporting requirement.
29 mars 2018

In the March 15, 2018 Notice of Amendments, the OEB indicated that an interim (3 month) progress report is critical to ensure that all licensees have reviewed the Framework and are taking steps to assess their cyber security readiness. Licensed transmitters and distributors are required to submit their certified interim progress report to the OEB between April 30, 2018 and June 15, 2018. A copy of the Interim Certification Report (Appendix A) can be found in letter below.
15 mars 2018

The OEB has issued a Notice of Amendments to the Distribution System Code and the Transmission System Code to implement the OEB’s policies related to Protecting Privacy of Personal Information and the Reliable Operation of the Smart Grid in Ontario for the Electricity and Natural Gas Distributors.
18 janvier 2018

The OEB has received the following comments on the Proposed Notice of Code Amendments for the Electricity and Natural Gas Distributors, and the accompanying industry Ontario Cyber Security Framework.
20 décembre 2017

The OEB has issued a Proposed Notice of Code Amendments for the Electricity and Natural Gas Distributors, and the accompanying industry developed Ontario Cyber Security Framework, tools and Framework Implementation Report.
27 juillet 2017

The OEB has received the following comments on the Cyber Security Framework:
1 juin 2017

The OEB has issued a Staff Report to the Board on a Proposed Cyber Security Framework and Supporting Tools for the Electricity and Natural Gas Distributors, and the accompanying industry developed Cyber Security Framework.
11 février 2016

The OEB issued a letter initiating a policy consultation on Protecting Privacy of Personal Information and the Reliable Operation of the Smart Grid in Ontario.