10 Questions
Which country changed its national laws to allow cell-phone tracking of children?
Osaka, Japan
What type of device can be purchased for $200 that puts George Orwell's surveillance technology to shame?
Electronic devices
What are the 'kid-tracking' devices also marketed for?
Pets and senior citizens
Which city had a woman who discovered a hidden Global Positioning System tracker in her car?
Kenosha
What did the principal do when parents objected to students wearing RFID tags in Sutter, Calif.?
Backed down
What is the potential impact of human-tracking devices on personal relationships?
They will alter relationships between parents and children.
What does the author claim about human-tracking devices and personal freedom?
They offer a new form of human slavery based on location control.
What is the author's view on the potential for abuses with human-tracking devices?
Abuses are inevitable.
What do people generally welcome GPS receivers for?
Personal navigation
What type of information do current human-tracking devices display?
Information about businesses and residences
Test your knowledge on the use of RFID tags for tracking individuals in different countries. Learn about controversial cases in Sutter, Osaka, and Mexico, and explore the implications of RFID technology in Finland.
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