Lawmakers Urge Removal Of Federal High Tech Tracking Requirements For Licenses

At least one congressman and an entire state legislature want to put an end to the federal government's drive toward embedding spy chips in the driver's licenses of every American. US Representative Justin Amash (R-MI) earlier this month wrote Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano urging her to undo her 2009 regulatory mandate that states implant radio frequency identification (RFID) chips in in new "enhanced" licenses.

"I am deeply concerned about the privacy implications of mandatory RFIDs in driver's licenses," Amash wrote. "The chips would give public and private entities an unprecedented ability to track Americans. RFIDs can be read using widely available technology, including technology contained in mobile phones, which increases the risk of identity theft. Furthermore, if RFIDs were to become ubiquitous, there is little doubt that private entities would deploy new technology to capture the chips' data."

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carsarefun - 2/21/2012 12:01:38 PM

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To quote Agent001:

"They are being watched. We work in secret. They'll never find us."

— Agent001

CARS ARE FUN

Agent009 - 2/21/2012 1:27:31 PM

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Most people have no idea someone can scan your license and retrieve your information at a distance. I have no problem with a mag strip or bar code. I have to give them my license for that. But RFID? That is a bit creepy.

TehShibbs - 2/21/2012 6:35:08 PM

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Alright, maybe that RFID blocking wallet I saw on the late-night infomercial is worth while afterall.