ACCC Launches Free CDR Sandbox to Expand CDR Ecosystem

The ACCC has launched the Consumer Data Right (CDR) sandbox, a free tool that enables existing and potential CDR participants to better test and improve their CDR solutions, reducing time and cost in the process of becoming an active CDR participant or updating their CDR offering.

The CDR Sandbox is a hosted environment that behaves and functions like the actual CDR ecosystem. The Sandbox will allow participants to set up their own software solutions and communicate with the existing mock solutions and other participants within a secure testing environment.

"Creating a sandbox to complement our existing mock solutions tools is just one of many steps we are taking to make the process for businesses joining the Consumer Data Right easier and more affordable," ACCC Commissioner Peter Crone said.

"The CDR sandbox will also help participants improve the effectiveness of their data sharing offerings."

"As the CDR develops, it is important that flexible testing options are available for participants wanting to become active in the Consumer Data Right, so that the ecosystem can expand, and consumers can have more and more choices," Mr Crone said.

The CDR Sandbox will provide pre-live development support to assist participants' processes of becoming active, and to assist in improving data quality for data shared between participants. The sandbox will also remain available to participants after they become active, to assist them in refining and developing their services and products.