The problem with RFID encoded is they can be viewed by anyone that has the right equipment. I work for a company that uses RFID encoded labels because of there ease of reading the data off the label. Since you don't have to be within close proximity of the RFID chip to get a good read, someone can point a RFID reader at your butt and read the card from thirty yards away.
Also, some RFID chips are very fragile and can be altered given the right condition which are not that extreme.
My vote is we go back to the day where ten cows would buy you a year supply of donuts and fig newtons.
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The problem with RFID encoded is they can be viewed by anyone that has the right equipment. I work for a company that uses RFID encoded labels because of there ease of reading the data off the label. Since you don't have to be within close proximity of the RFID chip to get a good read, someone can point a RFID reader at your butt and read the card from thirty yards away. Also, some RFID chips are very fragile and can be altered given the right condition which are not that extreme. My vote is we go back to the day where ten cows would buy you a year supply of donuts and fig newtons.