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By ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
September 11, 2006

California. The legislature passed the Information Protection Act of 2006, sending it to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for his signature. The bill would require the California Research Bureau to conduct a research study into the use of radio frequency identifier technology ('RFID') in government-issued 'remotely readable identification documents' and the security and privacy implications of the use of the technology. These documents include driver's licenses, library cards, and commercial licenses. The bill also provides interim rules for RFID use in documents. Schwarzenegger has not said if he will sign the bill.

California. The legislature passed the Information Protection Act of 2006, sending it to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for his signature. The bill would require the California Research Bureau to conduct a research study into the use of radio frequency identifier technology ('RFID') in government-issued 'remotely readable identification documents' and the security and privacy implications of the use of the technology. These documents include driver's licenses, library cards, and commercial licenses. The bill also provides interim rules for RFID use in documents. Schwarzenegger has not said if he will sign the bill.

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