RFID blood bank in Malaysia

Perhaps, it was quite an astonishment for certain countries that Malaysia is leading the pack in RFID growth, albeit, the data protection and privacy laws is pending. Public policy engagement in this area should be of a great concern. Indeed, it would not be materialised if there would be limited participation by the stakeholders. The recent development that was jointly developed by Intel and Siemens for an RFID blood bank is noble. Yet, it's generally unsure whether there have been certain pre-emptive risk controls, measures and privacy impact assessment. I believe, certain compliance checklist and best practices have been incorporated. The news are readable here.

Malaysian RFID towards 2020

Hi blog.

It has been a while I have not been updating this blog due to my one whole month of hibernation for the LLM dissertation and settling down at work with a new position (as the Group General Counsel/Company Secretary, Vice President, Corporate Services).

Now, the dissertation has been passed, marked and finally received its commendable praise. Though I have not secured distinction, the fact that the subject matter is truly challenging. I managed to secure a very good mark. Thanks to the people who have had inspired my RFID research for the past one (1) year.

I will, however, post the contents of the dissertation bit by bit (chapter by chapter) soon. In the meantime, bumped into this. Although it's quite not a new development (in 2004). It would give some general idea, how would Malaysia position her RFID's market growth and potential.

Welcome back Noris! Sorry for the long gap.

RFID and healthcare setting

This presentation has briefed some privacy implications of RFID in a healthcare setting. I wonder has the follow up being disseminated to the stakeholders.

RFID; a new world order?

Wow. This article is bravely written and sometimes, providing some shocking yet sensible points to laymen. Not many would be able to comprehend the words between the lines. However, it is a good to appraise the positive aspects of the author's findings.

RFID in the pharmaceutical industry

This is a good read up for those who are interested to discover the potential deployment, advantages and the foreseaable risk(s) of RFID in the pharmaceutical industry. Brief one and succintly written.

Surveillance freight of RFID

Interestingly, even if this Article seems to have been published a year ago, it attracts my interest on the writer's udnerstanding. Sometimes, it's good to udnerstanding the technology and the contributions. But, sometimes, it's worthwhile to propose some balanced views on the same. An eye opener to the medical industry.

Call for papers; Internet of things conference - RFID perhaps?

I have selflessly and deeply read this. It will be held in 2008. I think, I may want to submit a paper on RFID, positioning the Malaysia's perspective or South East Asia (SEA). But, it does not have public policy sector. So much so, I have to abandon the intention.

Must or Should RFID-legislation be Technology Neutral?

As I am brainstorming and writing the dissertation, Christian Laux's views seem to open my mind. But then, as he said, there is no standard of pervasiveness of technology. A pretty much thin line to illustrate, distinguish and substantiate.

RFID evolution networks by MIT Sloan

MIT Sloan School of Management initiated this co-joint research on RFID evolution (particularly on networks). Worthy to read and digest, albeit, sounds technical and business like.

RFID is virus'able'?

This report said RFID is virus'able'. I wonder.

He/She said; RFID is a threat

Read Doug Mohney's write up on this. The bottom line is; RFID poses threats like the internet does, albeit, the only difference is the technology. It partially makes sense.

Draft version of European RFID Policy Outlook

This draft version of the European RFID Policy outlook is very, very, very interesting to read. The outlook was the preliminary consultation by the stakeholders (in various occasions and sessions) throughout Europe. It is hoped that some affirmative action would have taken place in months to come. As for Asia and Malaysia, we are unsure where we are heading to?...

RFID Data Management

Mark Palmer has identified seven (7) principles or may I say, "best practices" of RFID Data Management. I wonder how it would be in practice. Also, another paper that may be considered as novel.

RFID in the automative industry

Even though it sounds very technical, I think, this paper is worthy to be read. Another progress of RFID. Interestingly, the summary and outlook has given some foregone points on RFID vis-a-vis' the automative industry. Besides, the joint authors of this paper (all of them are from Switzerland), has succintly concluded that the issue of 'standard' will be the 'subject matter of discussion' in years to come when adopting and difussing RFID in the automative industry.

More on RFID

It would be a superb technological application marrying both; WiFi and RFID. This talk, has briefly outlined the wonderness of it. However, privacy issues are left behind. Sometime in 2004, the Harvard Business School organized this talk, to explore the advantages and dangers of a "smart" barcodes. It's good when they regarded RFID as "the ecosystem of the internet". In another interesting view on the "rights chipped away"; do read this draft opinion by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California

Nanaco: RFID emoney system in Japan

Shin'ichi Konomi has beautifully updated some of the technological progress of RFID in Japan here. Nanaco is the name of the technology - which has been widely deployed in selected Seven Eleven stores. I wonder, and still researching what is Japan's stance on the issue of privacy and data protection on this. Nevertheless, I believe the legislated data protection provisions of Japan, are less matured in terms of its application and implementation. Prove me wrong on this, if anyone wishes to debunk.

RFID conference and dissertation

My absence is due to many factors. Amongst others, summer break, research for my dissertation, consultancy and work. However, I will never ignore this dearly blog, never.

I missed this conference: EPC Global EPC/RFID Conference 2007, from 11 July to 12 July due to prior obligations. General details on the latter could also be retrieved here. I predict that the RFID growth is getting its momentum. Though sounds very industry focused, however, I would be more than happy to see some move on highlighting privacy issues within RFID.

On a more positive note, my LLM outline dissertation (on RFID) has been approved by the supervisor. It's pretty much challenging, yet refreshing to divulge into substantial legal issues instead of policy and technology growth. I will let you know the development soon.

Active RFID 2006-2016

This summary analysis on RFID 2006-2016 has cursorily outlined the application of RFID on its growth and potential interfacing capabilities with:-

* WiFi
* WiMax
* Bluetooth
* GPS
* Cellphone
* Infrared
* GSM
* GPRS
* Passive RFID
* ZigBee
* NFC
* DSRC

Potential drammatic growth has also been predicted. Arguably, the question of privacy legitimacy will be a huge gap from the above interfacing technologies. Answers to this are needed.