File encryption information

• Files containing private data are compressed and encrypted using 256-bit AES Advanced Encryption Standard encryption. You need a compression utility like WinZip ®or 7-Zip A compressed file, with the zip extension. A zip file usually contains one file with a filename extension of XML or csv. ® to decompress the file.
• Private data is always encrypted for participants with a data sharing agreement. For further information, read Data Sharing in About Data Interchange A set of cooperating applications used to replicate data between AEMO's energy market systems and a participant's DBMS conforming to the MMS Data Model. in the EMMS Energy Market Management System (formerly MMS); software, hardware, network and related processes. Web Portal.
• Participants without a data sharing agreement can accept a waiver on the Subscription interface, allowing delivery of private data by unencrypted e-mail. However, AEMO Australian Energy Market Operator strongly recommends participants always receive private data in an encrypted e-mail.
• Confidential data must be treated in accordance with Clause 8.6 of the National Electricity Rules See Relevant Rules or Procedures.