QuestionQ14

Privacy in Technology

What is the primary privacy risk presented by Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)?

  • A An individual with an RFID receiver can track people or consumer products.
  • B An individual can scramble computer transmissions in weapons systems.
  • C An individual can use an RFID receiver to engage in video surveillance.
  • D An individual can tap mobile phone communications.
Explanation

Unauthorized RFID reading can disclose the presence or identity of tagged consumer products and enable profiling or tracking of individuals. NIST identifies third-party use of tagged items to profile individuals as an RFID privacy risk.

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