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

Case number
EB-2016-0032
Launched
Sector
Electricity
Status
Archived
Details

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.

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Reports
Staff Report to the Board on a Proposed Cyber Security Framework and Supporting Tools
Issued
Updates
Updates
Date Issue / Document
April 25, 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.
March 14, 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.
November 29, 2018

The OEB has issued Amendments to the Electricity Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements (RRR).
October 15, 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.
September 20, 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.
April 23, 2018

The OEB has issued a letter in response to enquiries regarding the interim reporting requirement.
March 29, 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.
March 15, 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.
January 18, 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.
December 20, 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.
July 27, 2017

The OEB has received the following comments on the Cyber Security Framework:
June 1, 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.
February 11, 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.