PRIVACY AND THE MODERN GRID.

The article focuses on electrical grid of the U.S. and the problems in the research and development. It discusses the implementation of modern grid which is a secure and reliable decentralized system and the use of smart meter that helps consumers to monitor and control the electricity usage. It further focuses on the privacy threats as the data are highly revealing and the need of law enforcement. It also discusses case law, the Fourth Amendment and the U.S. Congress privacy legislations.