Experts Available to Discuss Using RFID Technology at Border Crossings

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TOPIC: The U.S. government will begin testing radio frequency identification (RFID) technology at five border crossings this summer, according to an article by The Associated Press. Homeland Security Undersecretary Asa Hutchinson says the technology will reduce time spent waiting and will provide authorities with more information on the people entering and exiting the United States. Documents, such as border crossing cards issued by the State Department, will contain a chip with identification information. However, the American Civil Liberties Union expressed concern that the technology will violate privacy rights.

EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story:

Claudio Ballard is the founder of DataTreasury Corporation, a leader in the effort to return privacy control to the individual. He can share insight into topics involving biometrics, security and privacy issues.

631-486-5500

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Fern Krauss, of GTSI, can provide experts who can discuss government trends since 9/11, homeland security and e-government (myth and reality), information technology trends and hot products, federal procurement - what the government buys and how they buy, e-government and e-procurement, security, privacy policy and legislation.

301-424-9140

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Michael Wills, vice president of Intermec Technologies, directs Intermec's RFID strategy and leads its RFID-related activities. Wills brings depth and range to any RFID discussion, including RFID development, standards, technology and implementation.

425-356-1747

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