As the implementation of the EU Data Act moves forward, it is essential to ensure that its application reflects the specific characteristics of the water metering sector.AQUA has published a new position paper outlining its interpretation of the EU Data Act in the context of utility metering. The paper explains why metering data must be considered within the […]
AQUA publishes its position on the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
🔐 Cybersecurity and Smart Metering: AQUA publishes its position on the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) As the implementation of the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) moves forward, a clear and harmonised interpretation of product classifications is essential to ensure legal certainty, proportionality and innovation across the smart metering sector.AQUA has published its official position paper on the […]
AQUA Position Paper Release: RED‑CS & the Future of Smart Metering
Smart metering is at the heart of the energy‑transition and having reliable data available is the key element.The upcoming Radio Equipment Directive Cyber‑Security (RED‑CS) rules raise the bar for security and resilience of communication networks across Europe. What’s inside our new paper• breakdown of RED‑CS targets• Impacts on Smart Metering• Recommendations on Implementations based on most adapted […]
Cyber Resilience Act
We would like to inform you that the Cyber Resilience Act was published last week in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). The Cyber Resilience Act aims to enhance the security of digital products and services by establishing comprehensive requirements for cybersecurity. Entry into force: 10 December 2024 Application of the conformity assessment chapter: 11 […]
Regulation of the European Parliament on standard essential patents
The Aqua Communication WG closely follows the regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on standard essential patents and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1001.The Aqua team provides members with information around this topic.Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) are patents that protect a technology to fulfil an industry standard. SEPs are “essential” in the sense that […]
RED delegated act
The Aqua Communication Working Group closely follows the development of the latest RED delegated act, compliance to article (d), (e), (f)Radio equipment within certain categories or classes must be constructed in a way that it complies with the following essential requirements:(d) Radio equipment does not harm the network or its functioning nor misuse network resources, […]