Privacy Smart Seals

A Privacy Seal is a graphic on a website that offers an added level of assurance for those interested in authorizing trusted sources to use their energy data.  Third parties that display Privacy Smart Seals have had their privacy practices reviewed by an independent privacy expert. The third parties that have received this certification will have a badge (Privacy Seal) located under the third-party application description in My Energy Center.

Will the Privacy Smart Seal be required for third parties whose apps access your energy data from the Green Button?

We don’t require a Privacy Smart Seal for Green Button Connect apps.  Because of the importance of protecting your energy privacy, you should always be cautious when sharing your energy usage data with third parties and only provide it to trusted sources.  

DISCLAIMER: SDG&E provides the above information for customer informational purposes only.  SDG&E does not endorse or recommend the use of any third-party Privacy Smart Seal or the services provided by any third-party data requestor. Third party Privacy Smart Seals do not guarantee privacy or security of customer information. Customers are strongly encouraged to thoroughly investigate any third party requesting their data before agreeing to share data with such party.