FTC to Host Workshop to Explore Consumer Protection, Privacy Implications of RFID Applications
September 12, 2008 // Published as a news service by IHS
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a radio frequency identification (RFID) workshop on consumer privacy and data security to explore emerging applications of RFID technology and their implications for consumer protection policy.
The workshop, which will be held Sept. 23, 2008, will bring together industry representatives, government officials and consumer advocates from Europe and the U.S. to discuss security and privacy concerns associated with RFID technology, said the FTC.
Workshop participants will discuss the increasing prevalence of contactless payment devices in everyday consumer transactions, including credit card purchases and public transit, as well as the growing use of item-level tagging in the retail sector.
The workshop will examine consumer awareness and education initiatives regarding these developments; security and privacy threats and proposed solutions; and emerging technologies and practices that may shape the marketplace in the coming years.
Following the FTC workshop, the U.S. Department of Commerce, in cooperation with the European Commission (EC), will host a "matchmaking" event for U.S. and European companies, at which new transatlantic RFID partnerships and technical exchanges will be explored.
More information about the "Transatlantic RFID Workshop on Consumer Privacy and Data Security" can be found at the FTC web site at http://www.ftc.gov.
Source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).