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Second US state bans RFID chipping

A SECOND state in US has passed laws specifically banning the use of radio frequency ID (RFID) implanted in humans, such is the concern that if it’s not outlawed, someone might actually propose doing.
 
Lawmakers seek RFID privacy protections
LEGISLATORS in California are expected to vote within two weeks on bills that seek to regulate the way RFID (radio frequency IDs) can be used in government documents.
 
IBM unveils WebSphere RFID tools
IBM has launched WebSphere-based middleware tools for extracting and simplifying the vast amounts of data created by new radio frequency identification (RFID) tag technology.
 
Privacy concerns over RFID plans
PRIVACY advocates have rejected a draft RFID Code of Practice for retailers issued by the barcode and product numbering association GS1, highlighting consumer concerns about the technology.
 
DHL tests RFID-enabled delivery van
RADIO frequency ID specialist SAVR Communications has worked in conjunction with global delivery giant DHL to develop an RFID-enabled smart delivery van.
 
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RFID News
Second US state bans RFID chipping

A SECOND state in US has passed laws specifically banning the use of radio frequency ID (RFID) implanted in humans, such is the concern that if it’s not outlawed, someone might actually propose doing.
 
Lawmakers seek RFID privacy protections
LEGISLATORS in California are expected to vote within two weeks on bills that seek to regulate the way RFID (radio frequency IDs) can be used in government documents.
 
IBM unveils WebSphere RFID tools
IBM has launched WebSphere-based middleware tools for extracting and simplifying the vast amounts of data created by new radio frequency identification (RFID) tag technology.
 
Privacy concerns over RFID plans
PRIVACY advocates have rejected a draft RFID Code of Practice for retailers issued by the barcode and product numbering association GS1, highlighting consumer concerns about the technology.
 
DHL tests RFID-enabled delivery van
RADIO frequency ID specialist SAVR Communications has worked in conjunction with global delivery giant DHL to develop an RFID-enabled smart delivery van.
 
200 million chips shipped: Sony
SHIPMENTS of the Sony Felica integrated circuit chips used in contactless smartcards and mobile phones for e-money and public transport payment applications has topped 200 million.
 
Civil liberties group eyes RFID hack
THE high profile Black Hat tech conference in Washington last week has attracted the attention of civil libertarians in the US as legal action forced a speaker to delete parts of a speech on RFID security problems.
 
RFID national standards pilot extended
SUPPLY chain electronic standards body GS1 Australia has been given additional funding from the Federal Government to extend its national RFID/Electronic Product Code (EPC) pilot program.
 
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