RD244 - ETNO Reflection Document on RFID

ETNO acknowledges the benefits of the RFID technology and welcomes the initiative of the EC regarding this broad consultation. ETNO believes that the use of radio frequencies should be harmonised to avoid interferences and that there is a need for adequate standardisation to allow interoperability. The Association thinks there is sufficient regulation in place to deal with frequency management issues as well as with privacy issues.

1. ETNO acknowledges the benefits of the RFID technology; therefore ETNO welcomes the initiative of the EC regarding this broad consultation
2. ETNO believes that the use of radio frequencies should be harmonised to avoid interferences
3. There is a need for adequate standardisation to allow interoperability inside and across markets, including standardisation of privacy enabling functionalities like data confidentiality and data integrity
4. ETNO thinks that there is sufficient regulation in place to deal with frequency management issues as well as with privacy issues
5. ETNO members are active in relevant standardisation bodies, but the Commission could play an active role in the harmonisation with non-EU standards