Smart Meter Data Privacy Protection Act limits use of electric consumption data by utilities.

The Smart Meter Data Privacy Protection Act restricts how state-regulated electric utilities can use personal consumption data collected by smart meters. Utilities cannot use this data for commercial purposes unless it is for authorized operational purposes, such as billing or grid reliability. Utilities must report annually to the Federal Trade Commission on their data usage. The Federal Trade Commission can enforce the Act and establish data security and retention standards. States can bring civil actions on behalf of residents if they believe their interests are threatened by violations.

Smart Meter Data Privacy Protection Act limits use of electric consumption data by utilities.

The Smart Meter Data Privacy Protection Act restricts how state-regulated electric utilities can use personal consumption data collected by smart meters. Utilities cannot use this data for commercial purposes unless it is for authorized operational purposes, such as billing or grid reliability. Utilities must report annually to the Federal Trade Commission on their data usage. The Federal Trade Commission can enforce the Act and establish data security and retention standards. States can bring civil actions on behalf of residents if they believe their interests are threatened by violations.