Published by: Spy Meter
Smart Meters collect real-time customer data, which raises important questions regarding privacy and algorithmic surveillance. We will explore the various aspects of customer data collected by smart meters, the concerns surrounding third-party data sharing, and surveillance algorithms. Customer Data Collection Smart meters continuously gather a variety of data points related to energy consumption. These include:
Algorithmic Surveillance and Customer Profiling Utility companies may use algorithms to analyze customer data for surveillance and profiling purposes. A partial list of data collection includes the following:
Privacy Implications and Third-Party Data Sharing The extensive collection and utilization of customer data is a significant privacy concern. Are utility company data collection practices transparent and secure? Have you asked the utility company about their Smart Meter data privacy and sharing policy? Utility companies often assert strict privacy measures, however, data may be shared without your knowledge with:
Conclusion Smart meters, through the collection and analysis of time-of-use data and algorithmic surveillance, provide utility companies with unprecedented insights into customer behavior, a clear infringement upon the use of data sharing without consent, addressed in the Help section of our website. What can you do?
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