Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and Privacy Concerns: Current Developments and Expectations for the Near Future

Abstract

The explosive growth of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in supply chain management applications has been augmented by newer and more controversial uses with consumer products, and for security, personal identification, and surveillance. This paper examines some of the recent developments associated with RFID that pertain to privacy concerns. Examples of applications that have generated debate are described and analyzed. Finally, implications for engineering managers are discussed. These include understanding the wide range of potential applications for this technology, understanding criticisms and concerns offered by privacy advocates, and considering the impact of the technology on managing people within one's organization.

Meeting Name

26th Annual National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management 2005 - Organizational Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges, ASEM 2005 (2005: Oct. 26-29, Virginia Beach, VA)

Department(s)

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Chain management; Engineering managers; Explosive growth; Personal identification; Privacy concerns; Radio frequency identification technology, Consumer products; Supply chain management; Technology, Radio frequency identification (RFID)

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-160423713-9

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2005 American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Oct 2005

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