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RFID Scares Some, Says Article

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Are scare tactics limiting the potential of RFID technology?

An article by the San Jose Mercury-News posted today seems to make that suggestion.

The big debate, according to the article, is centered on several pieces of legislation being considered in Sacramento that would ban the use of RFID. This ban would including high-security contactless smart cards, in many state government agencies and programs. [end] 

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