SEC v82.0 released to implement SEC Modification MP251

20 December 2023

SEC version 82.0 came into effect today, 20 December 2023, to implement MP251 ‘Transfer of Secret Key Material’.

This modification allows the DCC to use a DCC Key Infrastructure (DCCKI) Certificate to secure the transfer of the Transitional Change of Supplier (TCoS) Private Key from the Data Service Provider (DSP). This method has been reviewed and approved by the Smart Metering Key Infrastructure Policy Management Authority (SMKI PMA) and Security Sub-Committee (SSC).

Will I be impacted by or benefit from this modification?

Parties impacted: DCC

Where can I access the legal text?

This release impacts the following SEC documents:

  • SEC Appendix S ‘DCCKI Certificate Policy’

The clean and redlined changes are available to download from CodeWorks, which can be found via the links below:

Alternatively, you can download a PDF copy of the latest SEC document versions via the SEC Website here.

Our Document Log will be updated in due course to list the versions of each SEC document now in effect following this release.

Where can I find further information?

If you have any questions, you can call the SECAS Helpdesk at 020 7090 7755 or email sec.change@gemserv.com.