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One Problem, Many Solutions There are many ways to prevent people from using RFID to infringe on people's privacy—and some products are hitting the market even before most consumer items have tags.

A Moratorium on Stupidity California’s new RFID bills, which prevent the introduction of the technology in driver’s licenses and student IDs for three years, will needlessly slow adoption in a state that has long been an incubator of new technologies.

Consumer Distorts A recent article in "Consumer Reports" about the possible use of RFID to invade people's privacy does a disservice to consumers.

Spychips Revisited Spychips co-author Katherine Albrecht has written a lengthy rebuttal to RFID Journal’s review of her book, but still has not made a credible case that RFID poses a significant threat to personal privacy.

New Rules of the Game Technology has transformed the relationship between buyers and sellers, but privacy advocates and businesspeople act as if the old rules still apply.

The Real Scandal The Chicago Sun Times has uncovered a “secret” smart-shelf test run by Wal-Mart and Procter & Gamble. One privacy group calls it a scandal. The real scandal is the way the public is being misled about RFID by journalists more interested in a sexy story than the facts.

Precedents Set Marks & Spencer has taken privacy concerns seriously in setting up an RFID trial. Other retailers would be smart to learn from its example.

Do the Right Thing Caspian has invaded the privacy of Auto-ID Center sponsors, but users of the technology have to remain open about their pilots.

Full Disclosure The privacy issue just won't go away. One group is proposing legislation requiring products with tags to be clearly labeled.

Informed Debate Readers share some of their enlightened views on the privacy issue.