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<p>The Government wants as many homes and small businesses as possible to benefit
from smart metering and has taken steps to make it the default meter offer in Great
Britain.</p><p> </p><p>The smart metering Targets Framework introduced this year sets
energy suppliers minimum annual installation targets to ensure the rollout continues
to deliver at scale. The Department also works closely with industry to drive best
practice.</p><p> </p><p>There is a strict Data Access and Privacy Framework for smart
metering, that protects consumers’ privacy. Households have control over who can access
their energy consumption data and for what purposes, except where this is required
for regulated purposes (e.g. billing).</p>
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