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RFID chips in your body - not just science fiction

August 22, 11:55 AMBusiness ExaminerDarrell Proctor
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Check out those tiny chips between the thumb
and forefinger.

This could be a great idea, or an invitation to amputation.

Seems some well-off folks in Mexico are putting RFID chips in their bodies, so their whereabouts will be known should they be kidnapped.

It sounds great in theory, but how well would it do in practice? It's a wait-and-see story.

If you're not familiar with RFID (radio-frequency identification), go here to learn about it.

Ah, that RFID. It can be used in a variety of ways. And if you're concerned about Big Brother watching, then be concerned - because it's not going away.
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