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February 22, 2006
NY RFID System Prompts Peaceful Protest
Thanks to a supporter who snapped this photo of a New York City RFID scanner with a "SPYCHIPS.COM" sticker attached. Scanners like this are being installed in PATH train stations so riders can pay for fares with new RFID smart cards.
We're guessing this is the work of a grass roots activist who decided PATH train riders should visit our website to learn about the downsides of RFID technology. (This is not a CASPIAN sanctioned project, but we can't help but smile when we see this kind of peaceful protest and education campaign.)
Reportedly, these SPYCHIPS.COM stickers are showing up in other locations where RFID is in use. They appear to be non-destructive labels like you might see on file folders.
Here are some links to recent articles about the new PATH RFID system that might have prompted the recent activity:
http://www.amny.com/news/local/transportation/am-path0222,0,6637845.story
http://ny.metro.us/metro/local/article/New_PATH_card_good_to_go/1220.html
- Liz McIntyre
Posted by liz at February 22, 2006 4:27 PM
Comments
Right on! I think it'd be wonderful to see more things like this happen wherever RFID is in use in public around the world. It's a good way to educate more people.
Posted by: Rey the RadioGuy at March 1, 2006 12:31 PM
I added your great site to the WIKI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFID#External_links
Keep up the good work.
Jazz
Posted by: jazz at March 2, 2006 9:52 PM
DIFRWear http://www.difrwear.com offers rfid blocking wallets. Distributed right from the heart of NYC.
-Mike
Posted by: Mike Aiello at March 4, 2006 7:41 PM