Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

NYT on RFID Tags

Posted by michael on Tuesday February 25, 2003 @08:40AM from the close-shave dept.

indros13 writes "The NY Times is running a story on the radio tagging of merchandise. Companies like Gillette want to make sure their razors are in stock and stores like Wal-Mart want to make sure you can find your paisley panties, size 10. But what happens to privacy when everything you buy can be tracked from store floor to door?"

1 of 420 comments (clear)

Min score:

Reason:

Sort:

Re:is this really a privacy concern? by Anonymous Coward · 2003-02-25 08:51 · Score: -1, Troll

No, actually, that's not the question. That's a whole other issue.

Do try to stay on-topic. I know it's hard for you Americans to focus on a thing for more than 3.8 seconds at a time, but at least have a try at it.