Advanced power meter safety and security

How your information is protected

​When selecting the advanced meters for our electricty system, we made sure the information transmitted is encrypted and only contains an individualized transmitter number and meter read (total electricity consumption). The transmitter number is unique for each customer and matched to your account once it enters our Meter Data Management System.

How we make sure your power meter is safe

To ensure the safe, reliable delivery of electricity, we complete visual inspections of the meter and other electrical facilities for all property owners in Edmonton on an ongoing basis. If an issue is identified, we discuss it with the homeowner to make necessary repairs. In some cases we disconnect the power for your safety, and the safety of your property.​​

For more information, see power meter inspection process.

​A​​ll information we collect, along with your account information, will remain completely confidential and will be used in accordance with the Alberta's Fre​​edom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) and our Privacy Policy.

More information

• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
• Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
• Alberta Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
  
• Public-Key Cryptography
• Role-Base Access Control (RBAC)
• 7628 Guideline for Smart Grid Cyber Security, NIST Interagency Reports–Computer Security Resource Center