N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 5317.25

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 5317.25 - Communication protocol

A monitoring and control system shall support a defined communication protocol and function as indicated by the communication protocols. A MCS shall provide for the following:

(a) all critical data communication shall be protocol-based and/or incorporate an error-detection-and-correction scheme to ensure an accuracy of 99 percent or better of messages received;

(b) all critical data communication that may affect revenue and is unsecured either in transmission or implementation shall employ encryption. The encryption algorithm shall employ variable keys or similar methodology to preserve secure communication; and

(c) all communication performed within such system, in its entirety, shall accurately function as indicated by the communication protocol that is implemented.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 5317.25

Adopted New York State Register November 16, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 46, eff. 11/16/2016