April 27, 2004
Massachusetts state Sen. Jarret Barrios Introduces RFID Legislation
Massachusetts state Sen. Jarrett Barrios is working on a piece of legislation that would regulate the use of RFID technology. There is also legislation under review in California and Utah.
According to Information Week:
"Barrios says his bill probably will contain three similar points: that consumers have a right to know RFID is being used, that consumers can opt out of using the technology at the point of purchase, and that consumers can deactivate that RFID tags at the point of purchase.
"Privacy concerns regarding RFID shouldn't be rooted in outlandish conspiracy theories, Barrios says, but at the same time, 'dismissing everybody's privacy concerns is too easy and would be a long-term disadvantage to all of us.'
"Barrios also says he expects RFID legislation to begin at the state level but ultimately should be handled by the federal government, much like spam legislation has moved from states to the federal government."
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