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FDA Approves Implantable Microchips

Posted by timothy on from the track-you-buddy dept.

phrontist writes: "Wired is running a story about the Federal Drug Administration ruling that an 'implantable microchip used for ID purposes is not a regulated device, paving the way for the chip's immediate sale in the United States.' Spooky."

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  1. "Evil" Chip by laeraun2 · · Score: 1, Informative

    I love the way that religious groups believe that such advances are the "devils" work.

    Perhaps these people need to take a close look at all the good that can come of these devices, like the guy who wanted one so that if he had medical problems, the paramedics could quickly find out his details. Applications like that are fantastic, and can save peoples lives.

    Here is another link to another company that also makes a similar kind of chip.

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  2. Revelation has a lot to say on this. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative
    Like, you can't buy or sell anything without the mark of the beast or something. Its all a bit too scary for me these days. Mind you, some US Army workers are already implanted with these things.


    Its all a bit to close to the Terminator/Matrix scenario for my liking.

  3. Not scary? Let me ask you this. by Vicegrip · · Score: 4, Informative

    Do you currently walk around with your driver's license, health insurance and every other piece of personal information helpfully pasted accross your clothes for anybody who cares to read?
    The problem with this chip concept is that anybody with the appropriate device can read the information without your consent because it broadcasts it. I quote:
    ...the VeriChip has been marketed as a medical aid which would allow hospital workers to access patients' health records with a simple wave of the wand, or reader...
    yes yes.... it's for medical purposes only.. it'll never ever be used to id/track/monitor/control people.. our ethical policians are there to protect our rights. The system will prevent abuses. Are you hiding something?
    Riiight... I strongly oppose any system that can broadcast sensitive personal data without my consent. Such a device is dangerous and undesirable in my mind.
    Next thing you know, your employer will insist you carry these things so they can monitor your productivity.

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