Is Using RFID A Privacy Risk?

With the growing popularity of RFID many security experts are debating if the advantages of RFID outweigh its disadvantages.

One disadvantage in particular that they are worried about is their growing concern that RFID technology might allow others to violate someone’s trust and privacy. This is not only a concern for analysts as 21% of the consumers who are familiar with RFID technology are afraid it will be used by companies to track purchases, while 81% would feel better if the tag was removed before leaving the store.

However, companies such as Microsoft see RFID in the future being used to help people locate things in their home, whereas VeriChip Corp thinks that having a chip implanted in you with information about your medical illnesses could help medics.

However, the use of RFID for tracking individuals might soon be possible with identity documents.