RFID Frequently Asked Question

Companies are interested in using RFID in the supply chain. The main goal is to use it to make sure they have products on the shelves when companies want to buy them. It's envisioned that "smart shelves"—shelves with RFID readers in them—will alert staff when inventory is running low. There is also hope that RFID can be used to reduce theft by alerting staff when there is unusual shelf activity—such as when someone grabs a dozen tubes of lipstick or razors.

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• Will governments be able to use RFID to spy on people?
• In the future, is it possible that a criminal could scan the EPCs on watches, jewelry and other items to choose whom to rob?
• What information is stored on RFID tags?
• Why are companies so keen to use RFID if it is not to gain more information on consumers?
• Are there laws governing the use of RFID?
• What is RFID Journal's position on RFID and privacy?
• Could a criminal build an illegal, high-powered reader and scan all the items in homes to choose which ones to rob?
• Will RFID enable companies to keep track of what consumers buy?
• Can RFID tags be read from satellites?
• From how far away can a typical RFID tag be read?