Abstract
Despite the advantages that the use of Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) technology entails, privacy stemming from its mass deployment causes concern both in society and the academic community. Although non-implantable passive RFID devices in general remain more advanced than implantable, glass capsule types, both generally have fundamental technological limitations that mean they are susceptible to similar issues. Indeed, the security and privacy implications of RFID for a variety of applications have been well explored; however, the use of them inside the body serves to further aggravate some of the known issues. Whilst the numbers of people with such implanted devices are still small, the commercialisation of this technology means that they could become commonplace and so these concerns are paramount. In this chapter, these issues are described, and it is argued that controls and measures can be developed and engineered now in order to minimise such risks. In addition, the medical risks specific to implantation of these devices is explored in light of recent research.
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Halamka et al. 2006, p 699.
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“Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Implantable Radiofrequency Transponder System for Patient Identification and Health Information.” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, December 10, 2004.
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Studies on larger population indicated a lower percentage (1% among over 4,200 mice, while 10% among 177 mice).
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Wustenberg 2007.
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Albrecht 2007.
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Stajano and Anderson 1999.
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Juels et al. 2003.
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Rieback et al. 2005.
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“Privacy Impact Assessment Framework for RFID applications” available at: http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/rfid/index_en.htm
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European Commission 2009.
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/rfid/documents/recommendationonrfid2009.pdf
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Rotter, P., Daskala, B., Compañó, R. (2012). Passive Human ICT Implants: Risks and Possible Solutions. In: Gasson, M., Kosta, E., Bowman, D. (eds) Human ICT Implants: Technical, Legal and Ethical Considerations. Information Technology and Law Series, vol 23. T.M.C. Asser Press, The Hague, The Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-6704-870-5_5
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