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It looks as though they have gone into threat mode ipf
Maybe they think that they can install a smart meter on the basis of checking and changing a old or knackered one,but they can't
Consumer rights (Which)
Now the official roll-out has started, energy companies have been asked to take 'all reasonable steps' to install smart meters in every home, however you still have the right to refuse a smart meter.
Well thanks @guy@secure for vindicating my "tin-foil hat speculation". If you analyse what was said you have said exactly what I have stated. I have made reference to where information I have discussed is available to look at rather than speculate. If you search on the forum I am sure it should not be too difficult for you to find. I suppose you work for a meter installation company and that would explain your attempt ad hominem attack on the material/author? If you wish to contribute to a conversation I remind you of the requirement to keep it polite and professional if you are able to. Furthermore you may not be aware but there are considerable data protection considerations for these smart meters, now why would that be? I'll give you a starter: Rhetorical question.
What rational basis do you have for making that statement? And if I am concerned what concern is it of yours?You seem concerned that the meters have a remote arm/disarm switch as if this is some terrible, dark secret.
Again an unnessary attack implying the level of knowledge is far below at least your lofty position and an attempt at inverted commas around "spying on users" despite your assurance that you are only too well aware of the privacy implications. This clearly indicates that you have not the faintest idea of the impact smart meters have on peoples perception of the operation of them.more an observation on the level of knowledge in evidence and some rather far-fetched conclusions e.g. ‘spying on user habits’.
I find the whole smart meter spying argument a bit strange, the same people who actively raise issue and complain about user usage gathering are usually people who probably hold FB accounts, bank accounts, forum memberships, use smart phones, shop on line, use credit cards etc etc .... the list is very long all of which gather and monitor how you use their services and sell such info in some cases and some like FB actually gave out personal info everytime you allow another app' to load onto your FB as you often click on a tab to allow said access, it's strange you don't see them actively raising issue and protesting against these bodies yet have issue with the energy provider for what is in context a minimal intrusion in comparison.
Good point spoony. I don't use self service checkouts for the same reason, because one day, that's all there might be, just a row of annoying machines beeping at you, and the people you used to actually pass the time of day with sat at home staring out of the window.Thanks @darkwood .. you make me sound like a right freak..
I know people are collecting data. I know my Nectar card logs what foods I buy and when.. Personally I don't like smart meters. One reason is, the companies will make all the meter reading people redundant and just keep the money. We will see none of it.
Thanks @darkwood .. you make me sound like a right freak..
I know people are collecting data. I know my Nectar card logs what foods I buy and when.. Personally I don't like smart meters. One reason is, the companies will make all the meter reading people redundant and just keep the money. We will see none of it.
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