RegardingID Archive | So long, RFID Bill, Says Schwarzenegger

Wednesday, October 4, 2006

The wires are going nuts now that the Terminator-turned-Governor vetoed the Sen. Joe Simitian’s controversial RFID bill that would have imposed a moratorium on infusing government IDs with RFID.

The state bill would have placed serious limitations on the use of RFID throughout the state. The decision should pump up the pace of RFID adoption in California, where some projects had stalled while the bill’s fate was being determined.

The bill contradicts the premise of the federal Real ID Act, Mr. Schwarzenegger said.

However, Mr. S said “yes” to a WiFi bill in the name of protecting privacy.

The new bill calls for labeling WiFi routers with security warning stickers to make sure that even the most clueless of consumers is instructed in how to activate security settings on new equipment.

MTA pilots NFC payments on Long Island Rail Road

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has begun piloting NFC-enabled mobile payments on the Long Island Rail Road, according to SmartPlanet.

The system, which enables riders to pay for fares with the tap of an NFC smart phone, is being tested by railroad employees equipped with Nokia phones. Later this spring 100 riders will be given NFC-enabled smart phones in a consumer trial.

U.S., Australia explore expedited customs clearance swap

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Australia’s Attorney General and Ministry of Defense are exploring ways to grant reciprocation for fast-tracking each other’s citizens through customs checks in both countries, reports Australian Business Traveller.

Blaze Mobile awarded patent for NFC payments

Blaze Mobile has been awarded a new patent for mobile banking and payment transactions, covering any transactions that comprise bill payment, peer-to-peer (P2P) funds transfer and funds transfer between bank accounts and credit cards.

GPI showcases new products at G2E Asia Trade Show

Gaming Partners International Corporation announced that it will introduce several new products at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia exhibition in Macau, China.

GPI will release new currency security features that can be added to any of the company’s chip brands, highlighting several enhancements to its Bourgogne-et-Grasset (B&G) currency and RFID product portfolios.

Iowa students woo legislators with cupcakes

Can cupcakes convince legislators to vote a certain way? College Republicans at the University of Iowa think so. They handed out cupcakes to lawmakers to urge their support of a voter ID bill. All legislators had to do was show their own ID, such as a driver license, to receive the goody.

Connecticut approves bill on RFID motor vehicle registration

Connecticut’s Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously to pass a bill asking the Department of Motor Vehicles to examine the implementation of RFID for motor vehicle registration, according to theNewspaper.com.

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So long, RFID Bill, Says Schwarzenegger