When it comes to being tracked with RFID, there are some issues with paranoia and confusion. People worry that everything they do is being tracked and they are being followed and spied on. This is really not the case. One thing that may actually be tracked, though, is what you do with your vehicle. Many newer cars have something similar to an airplane’s ‘black box.’ While it won’t record your conversations or anything like that, it can be used if you make auto insurance claims. It will show how fast you were going at the time of the accident, if you were applying the brakes, and even if you had your seat belt on.

The idea that what they do in their own vehicle is being tracked can make some people nervous, but it’s actually a great idea. If you have to make an insurance claim for an accident and you’re trying to show that you’re not at fault, what better way to do that than have proof that you weren’t speeding, etc. There are some times when tracking can be very beneficial, and that’s just one of those times. Of course, it’s also important to remember that older cars don’t have that technology. You won’t be tracked, so you’ll avoid the cons of it and miss out on the pros.

Your car may also be tracked on things like toll roads or if you park in certain lots. None of these are done to invade your privacy, and what you do in your own home is still private, for the most part. Some forms of tracking (like your IP address on the Internet) have become so common that there really isn’t any way to avoid them and still use technology. They help more than hinder, and are mostly just an accepted part of everyday life.