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Item Tagging Offers Quick Payback A newly published study shows that apparel and footwear retailers can expect a quick return on investment from deploying RFID.

IBM Proposes Privacy-Protecting Tag Company researchers claim consumers could reduce a passive tag's read range while retaining its operability.

United States Sets Date for E-Passports The U.S. State Department says all U.S. passports issued starting in October 2006 will contain RFID chips.

Calif. Senate Approves RFID Bill The bill, now headed for the state assembly, would ban the use of RFID in identification documents issued by the state or local governments.

Calif. Bill Seeks to Ban Tags in IDs California's Identity Information Protection Act would prohibit the use of contactless integrated circuits in government-issued identification documents.

Consumers More RFID-Aware, Still Wary A recent survey finds that more U.S. consumers have heard about RFID, but worries about privacy remain.

New Mexico Kills RFID Privacy Bill The state's House Judiciary Committee rejected a bill that would have compelled New Mexican stores to remove or disable RFID tags on purchased items to protect consumer privacy.

Rep. Senators Vow to Protect RFID A task force composed of Republican U.S. Senators announced it would work to ensure that RFID technology is not burdened with premature regulations.

FTC Asks RFID Users to Self-Regulate The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that for now, companies should bear responsibility for addressing privacy concerns raised by RFID applications.

Surveys Reveal Dubious Consumers Recent surveys in the U.S. and in Europe show a need for more thorough public education on the uses and capabilities of RFID.