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Privacy and RFID Technology: A Review of Regulatory Efforts
Author(s) -
Turri Anna M.,
Smith Ronn J.,
Kopp Steven W.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of consumer affairs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.582
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1745-6606
pISSN - 0022-0078
DOI - 10.1111/joca.12133
Subject(s) - radio frequency identification , consumer privacy , enforcement , business , internet privacy , identification (biology) , information privacy , privacy policy , marketing , supply chain , computer security , telecommunications , risk analysis (engineering) , computer science , political science , law , botany , biology
Radio Frequency Identification ( RFID ) is rapidly becoming a common tool for manufacturers and retailers as they seek to manage supply chains and provide products and services to consumers. However, the widespread use of RFID technology also introduces consumer privacy concerns. This article reviews current regulatory efforts related to RFID , identifies gaps, calls for the enforcement of current guidelines, and provides suggestions for future research.