Smart Meters: Privacy and Security Challenges

This chapter explores the implications of sharing smart-meter data, focusing on privacy and security issues that arise from third-party access to personal energy consumption information. The discussion highlights the trust consumers place in utility companies, the risks involved with data misuse, and the legal frameworks designed to protect consumer rights. The speakers advocate for proper legal protocols and warrant requirements to ensure citizens' privacy is safeguarded, particularly in the context of law enforcement's use of this data.