"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.
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.
