National Grid to install Smart Meters to Customers: Difference between revisions

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|Type=Privacy
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|Description=National grid just sent an Email saying that they will be installing Smart Meters not disclosing they can track users electrical devices
|Description=National grid just sent an Email saying that they will be installing Smart Meters not disclosing they can track users electrical devices
}}National grid just sent an Email saying that they will be installing Smart Meters (<nowiki>https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Home/Smart-Meters/</nowiki> ) at all residences. No where in this Email or on their announcement web pages did they disclose that these new smart meters can track the individual electrical device usage in the home.  
}}National grid just sent an Email saying that they will be installing Smart Meters at all residences. No where in this Email or on their announcement web pages did they disclose that these new smart meters can track the individual electrical device usage in the home.  


==Background==
==Background==
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Sense does seem to restrict what is shared.
Sense does seem to restrict what is shared.


==== Sense Statement on Privacy ====
====Sense Statement on Privacy====
<nowiki>https://sense.com/nationalgrid/</nowiki><blockquote>You’re placing your trust in us, when you invite us into your homes. We don’t take this lightly. We’re committed to protecting your privacy and safety by granting you full control over the information you choose to share, while relentlessly striving to ensure your data is secure. This involves several precautions:
<nowiki>https://sense.com/nationalgrid/</nowiki><blockquote>You’re placing your trust in us, when you invite us into your homes. We don’t take this lightly. We’re committed to protecting your privacy and safety by granting you full control over the information you choose to share, while relentlessly striving to ensure your data is secure. This involves several precautions: