September 7, 2004

Human RFID Tags are They a Matter of Life and Death?

RFID technology's use on inanimate objects is still under debate, but there is a debate emerging to expand their use to people. Supporters argue that it would save lives, while detractors argue that it would make it too easy to track people as they move throughout society. Challenges to the use of RFID technology in off the shelf items have lead to the alteration or cancellation of retail plans.

Idea of implanting ID tags raises Orwellian fears, CNET News.com, August 23, 2004