We only collect information that we need in order to carry out our functions in relation to the schemes. The purposes of processing personal data include monitoring, reviewing and improving Ofgem’s performance of its legal functions related to scheme administration. Our primary functions are to administer the schemes which include but are not limited to the functions below.
In relation to the RE scheme, we collect and process your information (including disclosing it to our agents, representatives or successors, or to other public bodies or third parties) in order to, amongst other things:
- effectively administer the RE scheme;
- produce and send out newsletters which you have given your explicit consent to receive;
- ensure any payments or issuance of certificates are timely and accurate;
- verify the eligibility of installations accredited or receiving support under the schemes;
- verify the volumes of renewable electricity generated by any installation;
- assign the correct tariff rate or ROC rate applicable to the accredited generating station or FIT installation for which support is claimed;
- monitor electricity supplier performance and compliance with the schemes;
- identify fraud.
Your personal information will not be used for automated processing of personal data to evaluate certain things about an individual (e.g. direct marketing).
In some cases, we use data analytics software to:
- validate claims made in respect of electricity generated by an installation;
- identify suspected fraud;
- improve the services we provide;
- monitor compliance with the Renewable Energy Schemes scheme requirements.
In order to inform future policy development of our Renewable Energy Schemes your data may be shared internally within Ofgem. Your information will be used to review and improve our scheme administration.