[blam]

"Albrecht worries that Wal-Mart and others would be able to track movements of customers who in some border states like Michigan and Washington are carrying new driver's licenses that contain RFID tags to make it easier for them to cross borders. "

Okay you young folks...here's a business waiting to happen.

I would buy small credit card size envelopes to put my drivers licenses and credit cards in my wallet...something better (more durable) than a simple alum foil envelope will probably sell once this (RFID) news is known.

[GizmosAndGadgets]

I would buy small credit card size envelopes to put my drivers licenses and credit cards in my wallet...something better (more durable) than a simple alum foil envelope will probably sell once this (RFID) news is known.

Looks like someone is already onto this: www.rfid-shield.com

[PA Engineer]

I would buy small credit card size envelopes to put my drivers licenses and credit cards in my wallet...something better (more durable) than a simple alum foil envelope will probably sell once this (RFID) news is known.

They already sell anti-static metalized mylar bags for electronics. Also useful for protection from EMP. Just sell people the card size ones to zip their cards and stick it in their wallets. Always pay with cash if possible.

[Cyber Ninja]

Here is what the kids will need.

It is called Mu Metal.

It is designed to block electromagnetic
radiation and magnetic fields.
It is strong as hell, but very thin

It is used, for example to make the shields
for CRT deflection yokes.