Finalised CDR accreditation guidelines
The ACCC has released finalised guidelines on the CDR accreditation process, and supplementary guidelines on the insurance and information security requirements of accreditation.
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CDR accreditation FAQs
The ACCC has compiled a series of frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) about becoming accredited to participate in the CDR ecosystem.
CDR compliance and enforcement policy
The ACCC and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) have published their joint Compliance and Enforcement policy for the Consumer Data Right.
Reporting forms (Rule 9.4)
The ACCC has approved the forms for data holder and accredited data recipient (ADR) reporting for the purposes of rule 9.4 of the Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules 2020 (Cth).
Electricity and gas companies to co-operate on relief package
The ACCC has granted conditional interim authorisation to allow the Australian Energy Council and wholesale and retail energy businesses to co-operate to provide financial relief to residential and business customers who may be financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACCC consultation on proposed amendments to the Competition and Consumer (CDR) Rules 2020
The ACCC is seeking views on a confined set of proposed amendments to the Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules (2020) (Rules).
Expanded co-operation for energy sector during pandemic
The ACCC has granted new interim authorisation for an expanded range of measures allowing participants in the gas and electricity markets to work together to help safeguard Australia’s energy supply during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On April 3, the ACCC granted interim authorisation to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), allowing energy market participants to co-operate on certain measures intended to maintain secure and reliable energy supplies while the pandemic continues.
CDR guidance for applicants seeking exemption under section 56GD
The ACCC has released guidelines for applicants seeking exemption under section 56GD of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
CDR interagency FAQs
The ACCC has compiled a series of frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) about consumer data right (CDR). These FAQs provide guidance to government, industry and consumers. The FAQs may be amended from time to time to address new developments as CDR is implemented in banking.
New laws aimed at fairer power prices for consumers
The ACCC has released draft guidelines setting out guidance on how electricity retailers and generators should comply with three new laws which are designed to reduce the price of electricity for consumers.
The draft guidelines, which were released for consultation today, provide examples and information about the new laws, which were introduced by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Prohibiting Energy Market Misconduct) Act 2019, and come into effect on 10 June 2020.