Passports? The US government has been proactive in recognizing the need to protect information on their RFID chips due to inherient risks of contactless chips, so they have instituted a policy to provide RFID protective sleeves, similar to the ones we sell when you request or are updated to an Enhanced Drivers License. Again, you are limited to the standard government issued look… so if you want customization, that is where our themed products can work for you.

Credit Cards? Until recently, the news and major credit card companies have been slow to recognize the need to protect privacy dangers associated with RFID chips provided to customers. Information stored on many credit cards include name, address, zip code, card number, expiration date, csv number, and sometimes your maiden name…often used for phone validation. Since 2009... some banks issue a unique serial number to identify you in efforts to fight crime avoiding expensive encryption technologies, but even getting this unique number is enough for someone who has access to bank verification and point of purchase terminals.

Examples of commonly used cards with RFID chips with personal information include: credit cards, debit cards, healthcare cards, ID cards, and transportation cards including most subway and parking fare cards (subscription types)

RFID risks in consumer products has not been widely socialized to the general public, making the need for shielding personal information even more important. News agencies such as CNN and the Associated Press have published articles indicating the need for personal privacy protection when using RFID, but established that more work needs to be done to ensure privacy & protection and recommends to use RFID blocking products, similar to what we sell.

Did you know that leading retailers are starting to use RFID tags both as security sensors and product pricing for the self-checkout and automatic payment using your RFID enabled credit card, phone or passport?