Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

UK Government Addresses Privacy Issues

Thursday, August 7, 2003

silicon.com - Privacy debate: RFID tags set for MP scrutiny

“Labour MP Tom Watson on Wednesday submitted a motion for debate on the regulation of RFID devices, and is confident that it will be debated in September. Watson said he submitted the motion because without proper regulation, RFID tags are “open to abuse by unscrupulous retailers” who could abuse the technology.”
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