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RFID Physical Security And Privacy In Retail By Andrew Strauch, MIKOH Corporation
March 19, 2008
•White Paper: RFID Physical Security And Privacy In Retail
Retailers are increasingly convinced of RFID benefits through more efficient inventory management and reduced out-of-stock levels. However, privacy and security concerns are creating roadblocks to widespread adoption.
Consumers are aware of privacy risks associated with RFID. RFID tags on purchased products can be read surreptitiously to gather marketing data and learn shopping patterns. As a result, some vendors have developed tag designs that allow retailers to dramatically reduce the read distance of an RFID tag after purchase so that the tag is effectively untraceable and no longer presents a privacy risk. The modified tag can still be read from very short distances (up to a few inches) for identification purposes if the product is returned, but the tag is no longer suitable for use in an inventory management system or reverse supply chain since the modification is irreversible. The industry does have an option that solves these issues - MIKOH's Smart&Secure Retail Tag.
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About Andrew Strauch
Andrew Strauch is vice president of product marketing and management at MIKOH Corporation, a leading company focused on ensuring the physical security of RFID tags. For more information, please visit http://www.MIKOH.com.
