CDR Energy sector — phased
Energy retailers + distributors must share data via CDR.
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Who must comply
Energy retailers + distributors per phase.
What triggers it
CDR designation + phase.
When due
Per phase commencement + ongoing.
Evidence required
Conformance certificates + CDR API + audit.
Max penalty
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Summary
Consumer Data Right (Energy) Rules 2021 + Designation. Phased commencement from October 2022. Tier 1 then Tier 2 retailers; distributors. ACCC + OAIC enforce.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Topics
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Related obligations
- CWLTHConsumer Data Right (CDR) participant accreditation + complianceBanking, energy and (soon) non-bank lending data sharing — accredited participants must comply with privacy safeguards.
- CWLTHNotifiable Data Breach (NDB) schemeUnder the NDB scheme, APP entities must notify the OAIC and affected individuals of an eligible data breach likely to cause serious harm — assessed within 30 days.
- CWLTHHold AER authorisation as energy retailerSelling electricity or gas to small customers requires AER retailer authorisation.
- CWLTHAutomated Decision-Making transparency under Privacy Act (phased)From a phased commencement, APP entities using ADM must disclose in Privacy Policy.
- CWLTHMajor banks must provide CDR Banking + Action Initiation (2026)CDR Action Initiation lets accredited recipients initiate payments + actions on consumer behalf.
- CWLTHAPP 3 collection of sensitive informationAPP 3 bars collecting sensitive information — health, race, religion, sexual orientation and more — without consent. What counts as sensitive, the exceptions and penalties.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with CDR Energy sector — phased?
- Energy retailers + distributors per phase.
- What triggers CDR Energy sector — phased?
- CDR designation + phase.
- When is CDR Energy sector — phased due?
- Per phase commencement + ongoing.
- What evidence is required for CDR Energy sector — phased?
- Conformance certificates + CDR API + audit.
Source: https://www.cdr.gov.au/for-providers/become-data-holder/energy-sector. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.