The smart choice for compliance, integration, security and cost minimisation
The Consumer Data Right (CDR) gives energy consumers the right to share their data between service providers of their choosing. The goal of this government initiative is to increase competition and streamline the flow of data through the economy while giving consumers control over their own data.
For energy retailers, this means additional regulatory requirements and further costs in order to enable ‘open energy’ for consumers in a secure, reliable and usable format, whilst protecting their data privacy.
CDR is revolutionising the way energy businesses handle and share consumer data, bringing both opportunities and compliance challenges. At Brave Energy, we’ve developed a CDR product that simplifies compliance, minimises costs, and enhances security – and all without complex integration.
Compliance in a Box: stay CDR-compliant without a hitch
CDR compliance is an ongoing commitment, requiring businesses to meet defined reporting standards, provide regular updates, and adhere to performance benchmarks. Brave’s solution provides a fully managed compliance suite, eliminating the need for businesses to constantly update their systems to align with regulatory changes.
With automated compliance reporting, real-time monitoring, and seamless updates, we take the complexity out of CDR adherence, ensuring businesses remain compliant without the need for extensive internal resources.
Competitively priced: scalable value, minimise costs
Compliance solutions shouldn’t break the bank. Unlike other competitors, Brave offers a cost-effective CDR solution that delivers at a very competitive price. We understand that businesses need a sustainable approach to compliance, and our pricing model reflects this commitment.
Seamless integration: speed and simplicity
One of the challenges to CDR adoption and compliance is the complexity of integration. With Brave, energy businesses can leverage standard Open APIs to connect your data source to the ADH Gateway provided. This makes it simple to connect with existing systems without extensive development overhead.
Unparalleled security: protecting your backend systems
Security is non-negotiable when it comes to consumer data. Unlike traditional CDR solutions that expose backend systems directly to CDR calls, Brave Energy employs a store-and-forward architecture that acts as a protective layer.
Backend data sources forward data for storage in the ADH module, so that calls to the ADH are isolated to the CDR gateway only. This improves the security of the Brave solution by decoupling backend systems from direct CDR requests, thus eliminating security risks and ensuring data integrity. This means your core systems remain safeguarded while maintaining full compliance with CDR obligations.
The strengths of a Brave CDR solution
Brave’s expertise and experience in the Australian energy industry means we have the knowledge to work with your specific energy requirements.
Brave’s CDR as a service hosted on BravecloudTM not only meets all the regulatory requirements, it
- is secure and compliant (24/7 security)
- provides fast access to consumer data
- is scalable so that it can grow with your business (this is one of the benefits of Microsoft Azure
… and it offers flexibility through configurable integration to your billing system.
The Brave product roadmap; final thoughts
Our product roadmap is designed to ensure our solution remains at the forefront. We are continuously evolving:
- Regulatory updates: staying compliant with the latest ACCC requirements.
- Cost optimisation: keeping CDR access and ongoing costs affordable for all energy businesses.
- API enhancements: more integrations, greater flexibility.
- Advanced security: strengthening data protection without performance trade-offs.
Brave Energy’s CDR solution is the ultimate “compliance in a box” – a secure, cost-effective, and easy-to-integrate product that simplifies CDR adoption. If you’re looking for an alternative to the competition that offers better pricing, robust security, and effortless compliance, it’s time to check out Brave.
Want to learn more?
Contact us today to see how we can help you get CDR-ready—faster, cheaper, and more securely.
