EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector
The EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector (Commission Delegated Regulation 2024/1366) establishes sector-specific cybersecurity rules for cross-border electricity flows. Adopted under the Electricity Regulation (2019/943), it requires electricity entities to implement cybersecurity risk management, conduct risk assessments, and report incidents. Supervised by national competent authorities with ENISA and ACER coordination. Covers TSOs, DSOs, electricity market operators, and critical service providers.
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Framework Domains (8)
Crisis Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 30 | Privacy Policy |
| Art. 31 | Designation of Chief Privacy Officer |
Cross-Border Risk Assessment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 19 | Consent Management Controls |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 42 USC 12181 | Definitions |
| 42 USC 12182(a) | General prohibition of discrimination |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(1) | Denial of participation |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(ii) | Reasonable modifications |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(iii) | Auxiliary aids and services |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| JOR-1 | Scope and Definitions (Article 1–2) |
| JOR-2 | Exemptions (Article 3) |
| LAOS-CC-Art1 | Purpose and Scope |
| LAOS-CC-Art2 | Definitions |
| PY-1 | Object and Scope |
| PY-2 | Definitions |
| Part 1, Sec. 1-3 | Purpose and Interpretation |
| Part 1, Sec. 4 | Application and Scope |
| Part 1, Sec. 5 | Crown Binding |
Governance and Competent Authorities
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
Information Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 32 | Entry into Force |
| Art. 33 | Criminal Offences |
Minimum Cybersecurity Requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 26 | Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing |
Monitoring and Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 27 | Penalties for Cross-Border Transfer Violations |
| Art. 28 | Administrative Measures |
| Art. 29 | Safety Measures |
| EP-10 | Reporting and Transparency |
| EP-9 | Independent Monitoring and Reporting |
Reporting and Governance
Incident reporting and cross-border coordination
Maps to 591 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector?
EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector is a compliance framework from European Union with 8 domains and 38 controls. The EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector (Commission Delegated Regulation 2024/1366) establishes sector-specific cybersecurity rules for cross-border electricity flows. Adopted under the Electricity Regulation (2019/943), it requires electricity entities to implement cybersecurity risk management, conduct risk assessments, and report incidents. Supervised by national competent authorities with ENISA and ACER coordination. Covers TSOs, DSOs, electricity market operators, and critical service providers. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector have?
EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector has 38 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are General Provisions (18 controls), Monitoring and Reporting (5 controls), Cross-Border Risk Assessment (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector map to?
EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector maps to 591 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) (41% coverage), EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6 / Directive 2018/1673) (41% coverage), Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) (38% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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