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Old 07-Aug-2004, 04:51 PM
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Default RFID chips, and privacy?

Here is just a small example of what they are doing with these.
Consider the human body as well. Applied Digital Solutions has designed an RFID tag - called the VeriChip - for people. Only 11 mm long, it is designed to go under the skin, where it can be read from four feet away. They sell it as a great way to keep track of children, Alzheimer's patients in danger of wandering, and anyone else with a medical disability, but it gives me the creeps. The possibilities are scary. In May, delegates to the Chinese Communist Party Congress were required to wear an RFID-equipped badge at all times so their movements could be tracked and recorded. Is there any doubt that, in a few years, those badges will be replaced by VeriChip-like devices?
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Totally agree. Years ago the movie "Presidents Analyist" introduced the possibility of cyber implants.

It is an old movie.
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Yeah, ummmm

Dont buy Gillette razors then

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re the nasty board.

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Default re: RFID chips, and privacy?

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Yeah, ummmm

Dont buy Gillette razors then

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I've been warning people about these.

Amusingly, The Gap is implanting all its clothing.
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