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Texas Considers Putting RFID Tags in All Cars
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2005 13:00:26 -0500
------ Forwarded Message From: "Richard M. Smith" <rms () computerbytesman com> Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 23:23:05 -0500 To: <EPIC_IDOF () mailman epic org> Subject: [EPIC_IDOF] Texas Considers Putting RFID Tags in All Cars
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Texas Considers Putting RFID Tags in All Cars An anonymous reader submits "In section 601.507 of Texas HB 2893 <http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/tlo/textframe.cmd?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAM BER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=02893&VERSION=1&TYPE=B> , the Texas Legislature is considering replacing all vehicle inspection stickers with RFID tags. The legislation also makes provision for the government to use the devices for insurance enforcement. The bill contains limited privacy provisions, but does not seem to exclude other law enforcement usage." (Read More... <http://yro.slashdot.org/yro/05/04/02/2351243.shtml?tid=158&tid=126&tid=103& tid=17>) --------------------------------------------------- (b) An inspection certificate under this section must contain a tamper-resistant transponder, and at a minimum, be capable of storing: (1) the transponder's unique identification number; and (2) the make, model, and vehicle identification number of the vehicle to which the certificate is affixed. (c) In addition, the transponder must be compatible with: (1) the automated vehicle registration and certificate of title system established by the Texas Department of Transportation; and (2) interoperability standards established by the Texas Department of Transportation and other entities for use of the system of toll roads and toll facilities in this state. _______________________________________________ EPIC_IDOF mailing list EPIC_IDOF () mailman epic org https://mailman.epic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/epic_idof ------ End of Forwarded Message ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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