Tag Archives: Origin Energy

Notice of Motion was passed at City of Whittlesea’s general meeting.

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Last night Cr Lalios moved a notice of motion, seconded by all against smart meters except for one Councillor. This is what was passed. That council: 1. Write to the relevant Minister of the Victorian Government requesting that the continued installation … Continue reading →

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Smart meter data shared far and wide – The Age

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

DETAILED information about electricity customers’ power usage, which gives insights into when a house is occupied, is being shared with third parties including mail houses, debt collectors, data processing analysts and government agencies. Customers with smart meters who sign up … Continue reading →

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Is Origin Smart sleepwalking into a shocking personal data breach?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Early last week, Origin Energy, Australia’s pre-eminent energy retailer, launched an online energy-use monitoring portal Origin Smart to much fanfare. All good – but what about the privacy and security of the data being collected and made available? Origin Smart has all the characteristics … Continue reading →

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Meter just appeared!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I went to my meter box yesterday, I live in rural Drouin west in Victoria, and found a box inside which has no resemblance to the meter which was there not so long ago. No one sent me anything, asked … Continue reading →

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