I don't know where to begin with this, so I'll just let let the report speak for itself. <br><br>From RFIDnews.org<br><br>Tech assn. takes issue with DHS draft report on RFID<br>Friday, June 9 2006<br><br>Yet another pro-tech organization -- the Information Technology Association of America <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>(ITAA) -- had problems with a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advisory subcommittee draft report concluding that Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology should not be used for human identification.</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><br>According to the ITAA, misunderstandings about RFID technology included in "The Use of RFID for Human Identification," a draft report by the DHS Emerging Applications and Technology Subcommittee, stem from insufficient industry expertise on the subcommittee.<br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>DHS is considering use of RFID technology to identify people as part of several homeland security programs, including US VISIT and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><br>ITAA Questions DHS Draft Report on RFID<br>08-Jun-06<br><br><br>Arlington, VA - Testifying at a hearing yesterday in San Francisco, the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) said a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advisory subcommittee over reached in a draft report concluding that Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology should not be used for human identification.<br><br>"While we agree with the draft report's assertion that steps should be taken to protect personal information, we disagree with the conclusion that RFID is inappropriate for use in individual identification programs. Rather, we feel that the decision of what technology to use will depend on the business case, or on the requirements of the particular agency that has defined its need," said Carol Henton, ITAA West Coast Vice President.<br><br>Henton indicated misunderstandings about RFID technology included in "The Use of RFID for Human Identification," a draft report by the DHS Emerging Applications and Technology Subcommittee, stem from insufficient industry expertise on the subcommittee. She said fuller representation would yield more factual information and a stronger final report.<br><br>The DHS Privacy & Integrity Advisory Committee conducted a public meeting yesterday. DHS is considering use of RFID technology to identify people as part of several homeland security programs, including US VISIT and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.<br>The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) provides global public policy, business networking, and national leadership to promote the continued rapid growth of the IT industry. ITAA consists of over 325 corporate members throughout the U.S., and a global network of 70 countries' IT associations. The Association plays the leading role in issues of IT industry concern including information security, taxes and finance policy, digital intellectual property protection, telecommunications competition, workforce and education, immigration, online privacy and consumer protection, government IT procurement, human resources and e-commerce policy. ITAA members range from the smallest IT start-ups to industry leaders in the Internet, software, IT services, digital content, systems integration, telecommunications, and enterprise solution fields. For more information visit
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