The media and consumer advocate groups have criticized RFID as a threat to personal privacy for years. The industry is beginning to respond in forms of conferences, research and most importantly, corporate policy. This first issue of the RFID News monthly magazine provides a context of the debate through historical references, parallel technologies, legislative decisions and a clear definition of best practices. Also in the issue, a panel of corporate leaders and consumer advocates answer RFID News' questions, revealing the factions' deep idealogical divide.