RFID Technology

In recent years, RFID (radio frequency identification) has caught the attention of privacy watchdogs, civil organizations and the general public. Its ability to identify and track items as well as individuals raises a number of privacy and security concerns, while the potential for integration into numerous contexts has increased with the development of technology. Discussion and integration of RFID in the workplace, retail situations and other environments should be informed by a number of privacy-respecting practices that will be explored in this [...]

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Comparing the Co-Regulatory Model, Comprehensive Laws and the Sectoral Approach

With the advent of new technologies and the information-driven society, it has become increasingly difficult for governments to safeguard the privacy rights of their citizens. Various models of privacy protection have been developed in response to concerns and violations of personal information. This article discusses the three main models: sectoral, comprehensive and co-regulatory approaches to privacy protection. Specific examples of each model are also [...]

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