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echo: consprcy
to: Steve Asher
from: George Pope
date: 2006-10-16 03:56:36
subject: RFID-tagging Passengers

On (14 Oct 06) Steve Asher wrote to All...
 SA> RFID tags work by emitting a short radio message when interrogated by
 SA> an electronic tag reader. Dr Brennan said that Optag RFID chips would
 SA> not store any personal details.
 SA>
 SA> "They emit a unique ID which is then cross-referenced to the passenger
 SA> information already on the system - maybe the name and flight number
 SA> of the passenger. Perhaps in the future that would be extended to
 SA> things like biometric data." The tags would be linked to a network of
 SA> CCTV cameras, which could be used to monitor movement of people around
 SA> terminal buildings.

This seems to be more ANTI-conspiracy than "conspiracy" related, don't
you think?

I like the idea, myself!

Especially as it's being only used on private property (airports)

Because I care,
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