Contactless Smart Cards, RFID, Payment, Transit and Security

California RFID bill holds as Senator considers industry concerns

Wednesday, February 1, 2006

Fans and Foes of SB 768 still trying to work on a compromise in latest version

The California RFID bill hailed by privacy advocates but feared by the tech industry is undergoing major revisions as both sides try to work out differences before the end of the legislative session in August, when the bill would expire.

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