[Stephen]

Originally Posted by downquark1

Err yes it does, it has the data broken down into 30min bins which encodes your daily habits. A traditional meter reading once a money cannot do that.

This is transmitted to the company and stored in a database which is next* to your home address.

*Not literally "next to" but clearly in the system.

The smart meter doesn't contain that dat. Just your usage. It's useless to anyone.

Your name and address are stored with your bank too. Are you concerned about them having that as well as what you spend??

Seriously!!