>I don't think there's a need to put a tin foil hat and demand that all personally identifiable information collection be ceased. We instead just have to make sure this info is getting used properly (within the designated scope) with according security for each problem
Smart meters are a great example of what can go wrong. Before pot growers were busted based on how much energy they used. The new smart meters can pick up individual devices based on their usage patterns. It can tell how many lights you are running, what kind, when, etc... All of this information is already being analyzed and used to catch people.
Smart meters are a great example of what can go wrong. Before pot growers were busted based on how much energy they used. The new smart meters can pick up individual devices based on their usage patterns. It can tell how many lights you are running, what kind, when, etc... All of this information is already being analyzed and used to catch people.