RFID for London Olympics 2012?

Suddenly, Olympics came into mind. Beijing 2008 was a huge success, in many ways. It also includes the deployed RFID infrastructure during the Olympics. Main reasons were largely on security and surveillance. I personally think London 2012 may emulate the Beijing's success if painstaking caution is put in place. Despite the mixed views on its potential deployment and privacy concerns, I anticipate, there shall be some reactions by the Information Commissioner's Office to respond.

My predictions for London Olympics 2012 surrounding RFID, data protection and privacy are:-

i) Tapping the RFID investment: The ruling Government shall invest considerably large on security and surveillance. RFID and other biometrics technology will take place gradually;

ii) Road show on RFID: The Information Commissioner's Office shall play active roles for public notification and awareness. If possible, guidance on related RFID devices that will be deployed for London Olympics should be well-informed.

iii) Post Olympics 2012 report on RFID deployment: By having this report, it will instill stakeholders' confidence that this technology has advantages for the British public and the world.