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Tag Archives: Privacy
Utilities ‘Very Excited’ about Mining Smart Meter Data and Invading Your Privacy
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions At a recent IBM-related conference, Dr. Stephen Pratt, Chief Technical Officer for CenterPoint Energy, stated the following during an interview: “We have an entire organization that’s gotten behind data as an asset … We get … Continue reading
Consumer Organizations’ Grave Concerns on Smart Meters Ignored
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions Introduction In June 2011, a resolution regarding smart meters was issued by the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD). The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD) is a forum of US and EU consumer organizations which develops and agrees … Continue reading
Posted in Smart Grid, Smart Meters, and RF Emissions
Tagged Privacy, Smart Grid, Smart Meters, TACD Resolution
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Fort Collins, Colorado Provides Consumer Choice on Smart Meter Privacy Invasions
by K.T. Weaver, SkyVision Solutions Utility smart meters invade consumer privacy. The degree of privacy invasion is directly proportional to the granularity and nature of the data collected by the meters. Most utilities in the United States and Canada appear … Continue reading
How Smart Water Meters Invade Privacy
Most of the focus in the media has been on smart electric meters and the many risks that these devices pose for customers and their families. Another risk relates to privacy invasions associated with smart water meters. A growing number … Continue reading
Posted in Smart Grid, Smart Meters, and RF Emissions
Tagged Privacy, Smart Meters, Smart Water Meters
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‘Smart’ Meters Have Failed and Were a Dumb Investment
Having reached the end of 2014, there is no doubt it has been a devastating year for utility smart meters and smart grid advocates. Whether all utility executives yet realize it or not, smart meters have failed. They have failed miserably to … Continue reading
Posted in Smart Grid, Smart Meters, and RF Emissions
Tagged Costs, Cyber Threat, Failure, fires, Health Effects, Privacy, Safety Concerns, Smart Grid, Smart Meters
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Countering Smart Meter Industry Propaganda
With the growing backlash against smart meters, the smart grid industry is stepping up its propaganda campaign with new and recycled YouTube videos, pamphlets, and blog articles favorable to the industry. For consumers concerned about the risks associated with smart … Continue reading
“Why Privacy Matters” by Glenn Greenwald
Journalist Glenn Greenwald has broken many stories on the global surveillance being conducted by the NSA and GCHQ. As one of the first reporters to see Edward Snowden’s files, he faced personal repercussions for his professional work — yet continues to speak … Continue reading
Posted in Smart Grid, Smart Meters, and RF Emissions
Tagged Big Brother, Privacy, Surveillance
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Utilities Can Monitor Home Occupancy Using Smart Meters
The utility companies say it can’t be done, but … Key Article Phrase: “Launching attacks that extract occupancy [patterns] from smart meter data is surprisingly easy.” Utility Misinformation: “The utility cannot detect the presence of people in their homes.” [1] … Continue reading
Ralph Nader’s Viewpoint on Smart Meters: A “Step Toward Technological Despotism”
With a career as a strong consumer advocate, Ralph Nader’s views on selected issues can many times bridge the gaps between the major political parties. Such is the case on so-called “smart” meters. This article highlights a portion of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Brother, Privacy, Ralph Nader, Smart Meters
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