May 02, 2003
RFID backlash prompts 'kill' feature
RFID backlash prompts 'kill' feature
Concerned over public perceptions that radio-frequency identification chips are an invasion of privacy that could be used to track individual buying habits, several chip makers are building a “kill” command into their upcoming RFID chips. Initial prototypes with the feature, which effectively removes a chip's ability to communicate, are expected to be available in June.
Posted by rshah at May 2, 2003 12:00 PM