No hiding place for anyone
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The 'mu-chip' developed by Hitachi is the smallest wireless identification device in the world, and could allow identification chips to be embedded in everyday goods at low cost. The chips could be used in sectors as diverse as retail and healthcare, but there are some fears over privacy.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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No hiding place
Article Abstract:
Virtually every action an individual takes will leave an electronic record in the near future, and many transactions and communications are already recorded by computers. The prospect of dossiers on everyone available for purchase is frightening and safeguards are needed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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The measures of man: biometrics
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Biometric research is looking into innovative ways for machines to recognize human beings for identification purposes. Current equipment recognizes thumb and hand prints. Research hopes to uncover ways for machines to recognize voices and signatures also.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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