In order to comprehensively illustrate the potentials and risks of RFID systems, a technology analysis and market review of current RFID systems was first carried out. With a view to the technological possibilities feasible in the near future, possible stages of technology and market development in the RFID sector were outlined in the form of a roadmap. The time horizon up to 2010 was analysed in more detail.

The threat situation, possible security measures and their expected effectiveness were then analysed in more detail. In addition to a refined structuring of the risks to IT security, existing security measures or those under discussion were recorded and systematised.

Based on a broad overview of the use of RFID systems in relevant sectors and areas of application, the analysis then focussed on selected application examples that illustrate particularly significant or cross-sectional areas of application. The results of the opportunity/risk analysis were then transferred and summarised in action-oriented scenarios.

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The study was published by the client BSI in German and English.