The Trouble with RFID
As RFID expands its tendrils far into society people decry its problems despite its many positive uses
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Implantable RFID tags raise concerns beyond tracking and security. Numerous ethical issues arise whenever identification is artificially affixed to a human body. Caulley mentioned the limits of public acceptance when it comes to such uses: “I think in its place [RFID is] good. What it’s used for right now–tracking packages–is wonderful.” Caulley noted that once the technology moves into other areas of tracking (like people) it begins to generate fear and anger. Tracking humans is a slippery slope. An unfortunate reminder of this is the promise made when Social Security Numbers were issued. At that time the government claimed the number was not meant to be, and never would be, used as a personal identification number. So much for promises.
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