RFID --Organizations and Associations

EPCglobal

Leading the development of industry-driven standards for the Electronic Product CodeT (EPC) to support the use of RFID
Member-driven organization comprised of leading firms and industries focused on creating global standards for the EPCglobal NetworkT.
Formed by the Uniform Code Council and EAN International to commercialize the Electronic Product Code.
The Auto-ID Center transferred its technology to EPCglobal

An international, not-for profit, vendor neutral, educational, trade association.
RFIDba is focused on serving the needs of End Users who have a need for educational programs that will help them in achieving a successful implentation of RFID technolgies in their business.
Lists national and international events and conferences

Global trade association for the Automatic Identification and Data Capture industry.
Members are manufacturers or service providers of technologies such as RFID, bar code, card technologies (magnetic stripe, smart card, contactless card, optical card), biometrics, and electronic article surveillance (EAS).
Provides technology information, standards, news, case studies and free newsletter
Clear definition of the technology
Resource page lists white papers on history of RFID, glossary of terms, basic primer and more.

A group of industry experts that collaborate on RFID and sensor
technology, standards, venture capital, products and solutions.
Atlanta chapter was established in January, 2004
Electronic Forums on a variety of topics - appears not to be very active

A federation of research universities working to develop new technologies and applications for revolutionizing global commerce.
Funded in part by the EAN.UCC, governments, and industry, the labs are based at MIT, University of Cambridge, University of Adelaide, Keio University, Fudan University, and University of St. Gallen.
Research on RFID developments may be found at each university's web site.

PRIVACY ISSUE ORGANIZATIONS

C.A.S.P.I.A.N - Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion & Numbering

National grass-roots consumer group dedicated to fighting supermarket "loyalty" or frequent shopper cards. CASPIAN's efforts are directed at educating consumers, condemning marketing strategies that invade shoppers' privacy, and encouraging privacy-conscious shopping habits.
The group is against wide spread use of RFID technology. The site contains articles and information on boycotts of various businesses deploying RFID technology.

A public interest research center in Washington, D.C. that focuses public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and privacy protection, the First Amendment, and constitutional values.
Monitors news on the use of RFID technology from the standpoint of privacy guidelines, security flaws and consumer protection.
Explanation of RFID technology, applications and what consumers can do to protect their privacy.

The Privacy and Technology division monitors developments and gives testimony about surveillance-enabling technologies and the legal ramifications concerning privacy protection.