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DORA. Digital operational resilience for the financial sector Competent Authority: EBA, ESMA, EIOPA (ESAs) - Bank of Italy in Italy. Deadline: January 17, 2025

Last updated: 13/03/2026

Key Points

  • ICT risk management framework
  • Classified incident reporting (major incidents)
  • Digital operational resilience testing (including threat-led penetration tests)
  • ICT third-party risk management
  • Information sharing arrangements

What is DORA and how does it apply to Water & Utilities?

DORA. Digital operational resilience for the financial sector Competent Authority: EBA, ESMA, EIOPA (ESAs) - Bank of Italy in Italy. Legal Basis: EU Regulation 2022/2554. Deadline: January 17, 2025

Who in the Water & Utilities sector must comply with DORA?

DORA. Water management, sewage networks and environmental services 50-2000 employees. For Medium enterprises (50–249 employees) in the Water & Utilities sector, DORA compliance requires specific attention to: Key Requirements: ICT risk management framework; Classified incident reporting (major incidents); Digital operational resilience testing (including threat-led penetration tests).

Penalties for non-compliance with DORA

Penalties: Up to €10M or 5% of annual turnover. Important: The DORA compliance deadline is approaching. Do not wait to start your assessment.

How to start your DORA compliance journey

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  • Check your DORA compliance for free. ComplyDev's AI-powered assessment analyses your Water & Utilities company against 111+ EU regulations in 20 minutes — no registration, no credit card.
  • For Medium enterprises (50–249 employees) in the Water & Utilities sector, DORA compliance requires specific attention to:
  • Complete Guide: EBA, ESMA, EIOPA (ESAs) - Bank of Italy in Italy. Deadline: January 17, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

DORA Key Requirements
ICT risk management framework; Classified incident reporting (major incidents); Digital operational resilience testing (including threat-led penetration tests); ICT third-party risk management; Information sharing arrangements
DORA Penalties
Up to €10M or 5% of annual turnover
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