title: Ethical considerations and proposed guidelines for the use of radio frequency identification: especially concerning its use for promoting public safety and national security.
abstract: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is quickly growing in its applications. A variety of uses for the technology are beginning to be developed, including chips which can be used in identification cards, in individual items, and for human applications, allowing a chip to be embedded under the skin. Such chips could provide numerous benefits ranging from day-to-day convenience to the increased ability of the federal government to adequately ensure the safety of its citizens. However, there are also valid concerns about the potential of this technology to infringe on privacy, creating fears of a surveillance society. These are concerns that must be addressed quickly, with sensitivity to individual interests and societal welfare, allowing humanity to reap the benefits of convenience and safety without paying an unacceptable price in the loss of privacy.
authors.affiliation: Gonzaga University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 502 E Boone Ave, Spokane, WA 99258, USA. Anderson12@gmail.com
authors.forename: Amber McKee
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Vladimir
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Labay
mesh_terms: D035082:Federal Government; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D018907:Privacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011846:Radio Waves; D017751:Safety Management / Q000941:ethics; D012637:Security Measures / Q000941:ethics*; D014481:United States