Tag: privacy
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Smart meter data sharing proposal sparks privacy concerns
The government’s latest proposal to allow energy companies to access and share household data from smart meters has raised alarms among privacy advocates, who are warning about the potential risks to consumers. As part of its push towards net zero, ministers are consulting on a new smart data scheme that could see household energy usage…
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Progress, Property, and Privacy: Discussing Human-Led Infrastructure with Jeff Schumacher
We sat down with Jeff Schumacher, Microsoft’s Global Workplace Services Regional Lead Ireland, UK, and MEA, in the run-up to his keynote speech at WDBE 2021. Our conversation covered how technical innovation has changed the sector, the dangers of assumption, and why retaining a human-centred perspective is vital in a data-driven business. As we leave lockdown,…