From Truthdig:
The California state Senate, anticipating a worst-case employment scenario that would make George Orwell and Karl Marx spin in their graves, passed a bill Thursday that prohibits employers from requiring that their workers be tagged with an implanted identification device similar to the kind that has become popular among pet owners to ID their lost animals.
Los Angeles Times:
Los Angeles Times:
The devices, as small as a grain of rice, can be used by employers to identify workers. A scanner passing over a body part implanted with one can instantly identify the person.
“RFID is a minor miracle, with all sorts of good uses,” [state Sen. Joe] Simitian said. “But we shouldn’t condone forced ‘tagging’ of humans. It’s the ultimate invasion of privacy.”
Simitian said he fears that the devices could be compromised by persons with unauthorized scanners, facilitating identity theft and improper tracking and surveillance.
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2 comments:
I am sure Kitty has her chip. But I am sure this is similar to what is used for cats and dogs, the vet has a scanner and a number comes up which coresponds to the vet who chipped the animal and the owner.
Yes, I have a chip. Because I was a stray cat for a while, I have a propensity to try to slip out the door. Those bunnies and birds out there need to be chased. Sometimes I am successful but so far, I haven't run past the driveway. But, if there is a tornado or something bad happens to the house, my owner wants me back.
I got my chip when they put me out while the vet cleaned my teeth. I think it might hurt humans' skin if they put one in while they are awake.
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