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| Thread ID: 127927 | 2012-11-22 06:58:00 | Texan schoolgirl expelled for refusing to wear RFID tag | fred_fish (15241) | PC World Chat |
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| 1314001 | 2012-11-22 20:41:00 | As much as I agree with the fact it could potentially be used to stalk someone, I must still point out that most RFID tags do not constantly broadcast anything, most are passive devices with no power source of their own. When a reader comes near they pick up an RF signal from it which induces a current in a coil and lets them power up to broadcast their data, that the reader then picks up and displays to you. Even the ones with their own batteries do not typically broadcast continuously, and their range is fairly limited. But I still don't like it, not when you could get everyone's info and status for $30. +1 |
mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 1314002 | 2012-11-22 20:53:00 | Although her invisible friend's objection is a bit of a weird twist, I believe her objection is still valid. I do not trust local bodies any more than I trust central authority or business groups to act either competently or ethically on any data they purloin. | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 1314003 | 2012-11-22 21:45:00 | Sort of thing that would be good for South Auckland schools. What a drama queen if you dont like the school rules go to another school. | prefect (6291) | ||
| 1314004 | 2012-11-22 21:59:00 | Sort of thing that would be good for South Auckland schools. What a drama queen if you dont like the school rules go to another school. Which is fine if you get the option - totally dependent on your parents, really. US is pretty generous with home-schooling, too, particularly in Texas, so could always remove from school entirely. |
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