The BBC News technology website recently reported on a consumer study indicating that a majority of people in the UK have serious privacy concerns related to radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, believing that these tags can be read from a distance and thereby exposing them to unwanted surveillance. RFID tags are an emerging technology that combines a microchip with antenna, making it possible to read the contents of the chip with a radio scanner, and represent a powerful new innovation in micro-computing and wireless networking. Despite the privacy concerns, many of those responding to the survey also recognized that RFID tagging could provide real benefits in the form of, lower retail costs, convenience, and crime detection.