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UK Home Office plan: ID Chips in Everything

Posted by michael on from the infopocalypse dept.

LauraLolly writes "The BBC ran an article on how booksellers in the UK hope to use Radio Frequency ID chips to report on the entire life cycle of a book, including ownership and second-hand sales. There were throw-away lines about how the Home Office plans to use these chips in all goods, and their current use in U. S. libraries. And you thought that voluntary medical chips were bad..."

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  1. The test by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
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    This fun game can also be played with girls you cross on the street, etc.
    1. Re:The test by Denny · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      I have to admit, I'm intrigued... what is that thing she's got around her neck? :)

      Denny

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      Police State UK - news and
  2. Slacca Valley by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic


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    1. Re:Slacca Valley by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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  4. What's up, doc? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I'm sorry, but why is this a Bad Thing? it can only be bad if you're a book thief IMHO...

  5. Re:First Post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    That's "cornholio", you dillhole. Now go back and watch "Beavis and Butthead Do America" AGAIN, please!

  6. Re:First Post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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