Thursday, March 28, 2013

Smart Electricity Meters and Privacy



(Naperville, Illinois)
A Chicago suburb's installation of smart meters that broadcast residents' electricity use throughout the day does not violate privacy, a federal judge ruled.

Naperville Smart Meter Awareness, a nonprofit, sued Naperville in 2012, claiming the city rushed to install smart meters that wirelessly broadcast information about consumers' electricity.

"Smart meters provide rich knowledge about intimate details of a customer's life and serious concerns exist regarding access to personal data gleaned from the devices," the complaint says.
If the federal court ruling stands, the government will be able to monitor individual's electricity usage by recording date, time, and amount. I believe smart meters invade privacy.

1 comment:

Wireless.Phil said...

some found the smart meters are screwed-up and they are costing home owners more than they should.

In one case, the wrong type of meter was installed.

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