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Alliance in the News

The Alliance has an active communications program to promote industry messages in business, vertical market, and technology publications. Coverage results from both Alliance press releases and interviews with publications writing articles about smart cards. Selected recent coverage is shown below with links to online articles.

December 2009

• Health Data Management, 12/1/2009, Card Player [link not available]
• Hospitality Technology, 12/10/2009, Where in the World is Contactless Payment
• Mobile-Financial.com, 12/15/2009, Featured Event: Smart Card Alliance - 2010 Payments Summit
• Security Director News, 12/1/2009, Does breach represent flaw in White House security?
• sQuid, 12/8/2009, Smart technologies to be showcased in Asia
• sQuid, 12/4/2009, Pittsburgh plans to use multi-purpose smart cards

November 2009

• ATM Marketplace.com, 11/24/2009, Paragon’s Dana Blegen earns smart-card certification
• Biometric newsportal, 11/3/2009, Smart Card Alliance white paper details the types of authentication mechanisms available for PACS
• Cards & Payments, 11/1/2009, U.S. Stays On Sidelines As Other Nations Make EMV Game Plans [link not available]
• Dark Reading, 11/6/2009, New HIPAA Privacy and Security Enforcement Laws Favor Smart Card Use In Healthcare
• eBanking and Payments News, 11/12/2009, Smart Card Alliance says end-to-end encryption is not enough, recommends chip and dynamic data to halt card fraud [link not available]
• FierceGovernmentIT, 11/8/2009, Is it time for a digital Social Security card?
• Government Security News, 11/3/2009, Smart Card Alliance white paper outlines authentication for gov’t agencies
• GovInfoSecurity, 11/5/2009, The Case for a Digital Social Security Card
• The Green Sheet, 11/13/2009, EMV chip cards expected for upscale U.S. cardholders
• MedicExchange, 11/9/2009, Smart Card Use in Healthcare
• Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 11/28/2009, Port Authority set to get smarter with new technology [link not available]
• Retail Security, 11/3/2009, Smart Card Alliance white paper details the types of authentication mechanisms available for PACS
• SecureID News, 11/30/2009, Alliance hosting webinar on EMV in Brazil, Mexico
• Security Park, 11/2/2009, Smart Card Alliance white paper details the types of authentication mechanisms available for PACS
• sQuid, 11/30/2009, Smart Card Alliance boss issues thanks
• sQuid, 11/20/2009, Smart card sector ‘to expand in 2010’
• TMCnet.com, 11/28/2009, Port Authority set to get smarter with new technology (Tribune story)
• TMCnet.com, 11/16/2009, EMV Chip Cards Expected for Upscale U.S. Cardholders

October 2009

• ATM Marketplace.com, 10/1/2009, Could U.S. consumers spur adoption of EMV in U.S.?
• bityard, 10/5/2009, America is behind the times on Banking Rules
• Cardline, 10/20/2009, Alliance Suggests Move To Contactless Chip To Avert Fraud In U.S. [link not available]
• Chain Drug Review, 10/26/2009, A white paper released last month by the Smart Card Alliance Contactless and Mobile Payments Council [link not available]
• The Consumerist, 10/4/2009, Why American Credit Cards Suck
• Contactless News, 10/28/2009, Smart Card Alliance announces new board
• Contactless News, 10/20/2009, Alliance: Chip cards can reduce fraud
• Contactless News, 10/13/2009, Education top priority for Alliance payments council
• Dark Reading, 10/21/2009, Smart Card Alliance Outlines Authentication Methods for Government Agencies’ New Physical Access Control Systems
• Dark Reading, 10/7/2009, Smart Card Alliance: Healthcare Needs Smart Card-Based ID Management Infrastructure
• The Detroit News, 10/29/2009, Lack of chip often blocks use of U.S. credit cards abroad
• DigitalID News, 10/28/2009, Smart Card Alliance announces new board
• DigitalID News, 10/28/2009, Gemalto ties USB drive to PIV
• ePayments News, 10/20/2009, Use of Chip Cards Can Reduce U.S. Payments Fraud
• finextra.com, 10/28/2009, Smart Card Alliance names 2010 board and executive committee
• finextra.com, 10/21/2009, ATM card capture crime soars in EU; pressure grown on US to move to EMV
• finextra.com, 10/13/2009, Smart Card Alliance contactless and m-payments council plans education focus
• The Green Sheet, 10/13/2009, Smart Card Alliance council plans educational push in 2010
• Health Data Management, 10/8/2009, Paper: Smart Cards Boost Identity Management
• healthcare IT news, 10/8/2009, Smart card coalition lobbies for identity management standards
• Information Management, 10/9/2009, Paper: Smart Cards Boost Identity Management
• International Herald Tribune, 10/4/2009, U.S. card lag a nuisance for travelers [link not available]
• The New York Times, 10/4/2009, For Americans, Plastic Buys Less
• Payments Source, 10/23/2009, U.S. Stays On Sidelines As Other Nations Make EMV Game Plans
• PINdebit Blog, 10/27/2009, Smart Card Alliance Study on EMV/Chip in Brazil and Mexico Smart Card Alliance Study on EMV/Chip in Brazil and Mexico
• PINdebit Blog, 10/20/2009, Use of Chip Cards Can Reduce U.S. Payments Fraud
• The Providence Journal, 10/4/2009, Travel Notes; Credit cards may hit snag overseas [link not available]
• SC Magazine, 10/8/2009, An urge to converge: Physical and logical identity and access management
• SecureID News, 10/21/2009, Alliance releases paper on physical access control
• SecureID News, 10/20/2009, Alliance: Chip cards can reduce fraud
• SecureID News, 10/13/2009, Education top priority for Alliance payments council
• SecureID News, 10/7/2009, Smart Card Alliance cites need for smart card-based health care identity management
• Security Products, 10/9/2009, Alliance Outlines Need For Smart Card-Based Healthcare Identity Management Infrastructure Leveraging Existing Federal Standards
• Security Systems News, 10/9/2009, AMAG’s Shane elected to Smart Card Alliance Physical Access Council’s Steering Committee
• sQuid, 10/29/2009, ‘Exciting year ahead’ for smart card industry
• sQuid, 10/27/2009, Largest smart card conference in US taking place
• Stores, 10/1/2009, Goin’ Mobile

September 2009

• American Banker, 9/18/2009, Letter to the Editor: Contactless Cards as a Fraud Shield [link not available]
• American Banker, 9/15/2009, Alliance Backs Contactless Cards as Encryption Option [link not available]
• American Banker, 9/3/2009, NFC Standards Group in Pact [link not available]
• Bank Technology News, 9/21/2009, Smart Card Alliance: Contactless Should be the Fraud Tool of Choice
• CardLine, 9/18/2009, Smart Card Group Sees Chip Cards as Encryption Option [link not available]
• CardLine, 9/11/2009, Rewards Said to Be One Way to Propel Contactless [link not available]
• CIO, 9/23/2009, Booster Shot [link not available]
• Contactless News, 9/22/2009, Dynamic Card Solutions names director to guide advanced payments sector
• Contactless News, 9/15/2009, New Smart Card Alliance physical access control council named
• Contactless News, 9/10/2009, Alliance proposes new rules for payments in U.S.
• Contactless News, 9/3/2009, SCA: Best practices for promoting contactless payments
• Dark Reading, 9/15/2009, Smart Card Alliance: End-To-End Encryption Won’t Stop Credit-Card Fraud
• DigitalID News, 9/11/2009, Alliance schedules webinar on identity and health care
• finextra.com, 9/28/2009, Smart Card Alliance turns attention to cybersecurity and healthcare identity
• finextra.com, 9/14/2009, Smart Card Alliance slams end-to-end encryption
• finextra.com blog, 9/14/2009, End to end Encryption will not dent black market
• Mobile Financial.com, 9/28/2009, Promoting Contactless Payments Usage and Acceptance
• MoreRFID, 9/28/2009, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council to Turn Attention to Cybersecurity and Healthcare Identity in Upcoming Year
• MoreRFID, 9/28/2009, New Smart Card Alliance Research Identifies Best Practices for Promoting Consumer Use of Contactless Payments
• PinDebit Blog, 9/14/2009, Smart Card Alliance Pushes Contactless Smart Cards over E2EE
• SecureID News, 9/28/2009, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council focusing on health care, cybersecurity
• SecureID News, 9/22/2009, Dynamic Card Solutions names director to guide advanced payments sector
• SecureID News, 9/18/2009, Securing payments with contactless smart cards
• SecureID News, 9/15/2009, New Smart Card Alliance physical access control council named
• SecureID News, 9/11/2009, Alliance schedules webinar on identity and health care
• SecureID News, 9/10/2009, Alliance proposes new rules for payments in U.S.
• Security Magazine, 9/7/2009, New Research Identifies Best Practices for Contactless Payments
• Security Products, 9/11/2009, Conference Focuses On Government Use Of Smart Card Technology
• SecurityinfoWatch, 9/28/2009, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council to turn focus to cybersecurity, healthcare
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 9/11/2009, New Smart Card Alliance Research IDs Best Practices for Promoting Consumer Use of Contactless [[ink not available]

August 2009

• CardLine, 8/21/2009, Smart Card Group GlobalPlatform Expands Training [link not available]
• Cards & Payments, 8/1/2009, NFC Mobile Payment: A New Front In The Security Battle? [link not available]
• Global Identification, 8/20/2009, Are you ready…for the next wave?
• Wi-Fi Planet, 8/18/2009, RFID Passport Tags Save Time, Risk Privacy

July 2009

• Associated Press,7/11/2009, Chips in official IDs raise privacy fears. Story also appeared in the following publications: 1010 WINS, 590 KLBJ, ABC 33/40, Abilene Reporter-News, AgapePress, AOL News, Arizona Daily Star (Tucson), Atlanta WSB AM 750 Talk Radio, azcentral.com, The Baltimore Sun, The Baytown Sun, Belleville News-Democrat (IL), Belleville View, Bellingham Herald, Bethany Republican-Clipper, The Cañon City Daily Record, Cape Cod Online, CBS 2 Chicago, CBS 3 Philadelphia, CBS 11 News, Central Florida News 13, Centre Daily Times, Charleston Gazette, Chicago Sun-Times, ChicoER.com, CIO Today, Concord Monitor, Daily Herald, Connecticut Post (Bridgeport), The Daily News, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Del Rio News Herald, Duluth News-Tribune, The Eagle, El Paso Times, Examiner, Fairbanks Daily Miner-News (Alaska), FOXNews.com, The Gleaner, HaitiSun.com, Hampton Roads Daily Press, Hendersonville Times News (N.C.), Herald Online, The Houma Courier, Houma Today, Houston Chronicle, Idaho Statesman, Island Packet, The Journal News, KAALtv.com, KATU.com, KBCI 2 Boise, KCBY.com, KCNC CBS 4 Denver, KEPR-TV, Kerrville Daily Times, KIMA TV, klewtv.com 3, KMSB-TV, KPIC 4, KSL-TV, KSLA, Los Angeles Daily News, Lawrence Journal-World, Ledger (Lakeland, FL), The Lexington Herald Leader, The Lima News, Lincoln Journal Star, Marietta Daily Journal, Maysville-Online (Ledger-Independent), Monterey County Herald, MoreRFID, Nashville Tennessean Online, The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, News 10 NBC, News Channel 10, The News Tribune, Newsday, Orangeburg Times Democrat, The Palm Beach Post, Park Hills Daily Journal, Palestine Herald-Press (Texas), PhysOrg.com, Press Democrat, Product Design & Development, The Reporter, The Sacramento Bee, Salon, The San Francisco Chronicle, The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Stafford County Sun, Star-News, StarBanner.com, The State (Columbia, SC), Sun-News, Tehran Times, The Telegraph, The Times Leader, TMCnet.com, WHDH-TV, WIBW, WIS-TV, WJZ, WNYT, WPEC NEWS 12, WTOP Radio, Yakima Herald-Republic
• Convenience Store Decisions, 7/1/2009, Cultivating Loyal Customers
• Credit Union Journal, 7/20/2009, UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: Latest Developments In Research [link not available]
• LinuxInsider, 7/15/2009, Excuse Me, but Your RFID Is Showing [link not available]
• Newsday, 7/12/2009, As government tags passports, licenses, critics fear privacy is ‘chipped’ away [link not available]
• MoreRFID, 7/12/2009, Government officials say RFID makes life easier [link not available]
• Security Magazine, 7/1/2009, Best Security Systems Mean Better HealthCare
• TechNewsWorld, 7/15/2009, Excuse Me, but Your RFID Is Showing [link not available]
• Telegraph Herald, 7/12/2009, Official IDs chipping away at privacy? [link not available]

June 2009

• ASMag, 6/17/2009, LaserCard Joins Smart Card Alliance [link not available]
• Associated Press Newswires, 5/20/2009, Smart Card Alliance White Paper Says Stakeholder Collaboration [link not available]
• DigitalID News, 6/9/2009, FIPS 201 for health credentials
• The Green Sheet, 6/22/2009, The road ahead for mobile payments
• Hospitality Technology, 6/5/2009, Catching onto Contactless
• MoreRFID, 6/21/2009, Smart Card Alliance White Paper Says Stakeholder Collaboration Is Key for Secure Proximity Mobile Payments
• MoreRFID, 6/4/2009, SMARTRAC joins Smart Card Alliance
• RFID Solutions Online, 6/4/2009, SMARTRAC Joins Smart Card Alliance
• RFID Update, 6/4/2009, RFID Weekly News Roundup June 4, 2009
• SecureID News, 6/16/2009, LaserCard joined Smart Card Alliance
• SecureID News, 6/12/2009, GlobalPlatform to hold U.S. training session
• SecureID News, 6/9/2009, FIPS 201 for health credentials

May 2009

• Associated Press Newswires, 5/20/2009, Smart Card Alliance White Paper Says Stakeholder Collaboration [link not available]
• Contactless News, 5/20/2009, Alliance releases paper on mobile payments
• Dark Reading, 5/27/2009, Panel Speaks On Need For Privacy, Access, Identity For Healthcare Information
• DigitalID News, 5/1/2009, ID groups holding health care privacy briefing
• Facility Blog, 5/18/2009, Smart Card Collaboration
• Federal Computer Week, 5/19/2009, Health IT program needs ID management
• Haverhill Echo, 5/29/2009, Town firm is awarded for computer collaboration [OSCA award]
• IT Web, 5/28/2009, Tech-centric healthcare crucial
• Near Field Communications World, 5/28/2009, Alliance sets out collaborative business model for NFC payments
• NFC News, 5/20/2009, Alliance releases paper on mobile payments
• SecureID News, 5/26/2009, EMV takes aim at U.S.
• SecureID News, 5/1/2009, ID groups holding health care privacy briefing
• Security Document World, 5/6/2009, OSCA winners announced
• SecurityInfoWatch, 5/6/2009, Smart Card Alliance announces 2009 OSCA award winners
• SourceSecurity, 5/15/2009, HID Global scoops up Outstanding Smart Card Achievement Award

April 2009

• Biometricnews, 4/2/2009, Improving Security In The Healthcare Industry
• Contactless News, 4/27/2009, CTST going to the Big Easy, May 4-7
• Contactless News, 4/20/2009, Circle K customers can now use MasterCard PayPass
• Contactless News, 4/20/2009, Economy, standards stand in the way of NFC
• Contactless News, 4/14/2009, Airport credentials: What’s going to happen?
• DigitalID News, 4/1/2009, Allliance: Health care needs ID before electronic records
• The Green Sheet, 4/27/2009, Smart Card Alliance said contactless collection systems moving ahead
• Health Data Management, 4/2/2009, Smart Card Advocates Back Standards
• Medical News Today, 4/16/2009, SMART Association, Inc. Launches Its Health Information Exchange Software
• NFC News, 4/27/2009, Contactless fare collection systems moving forward
• QSR Magazine, 4/20/2009, Don’t Even Stop to Pay the Bill
• SecureID News, 4/27/2009, CTST going to the Big Easy, May 4-7
• SecureID News, 4/14/2009, Airport credentials: What’s going to happen?
• SecureID News, 4/1/2009, Allliance: Health care needs ID before electronic records
• Security Technology Executive, 4/1/2009, Two Worlds Converge
• ThirdFactor, 4/14/2009, Airport credentials: What’s going to happen?

March 2009

• American Banker, 3/9/2009, Gemalto Buying NXP Line For Contactless Growth [link not available]
• Bioterrorism Week, 3/24/2009, Identification Technology Partners, Inc. Announces Its Architecture for a Smart Card Mutual Registration Mechanism [link not available]
• Contactless News, 3/17/2009, Alliance presenting on NFC at CTIA
• Credit Union Journal, 3/23/2009, Alliance Study Explores ‘What Makes A Smart Card Secure?’ [link not available]
• Creditcards.com, 3/19/2009, ‘Contactless’ credit cards spark concerns for data privacy
• InfoSecurityWatch, 3/8/2009, Smart Card Alliance publishes white paper for Healthcare CFOs
• MoreRFID, 3/19/2009, Smart Card Alliance to Host NFC and Mobile Payments Workshop at the International CTIA WIRELESS 2009
• SOA World Magazine, 3/19/2009, PIV in the Enterprise, Latest Physical Access Technologies Focus of Smart Card Alliance at ISC West 2009
• Times and Transcript, 3/24/2009, Cross-border trips get more complicated

February 2009

• American Banker, 2/20/2009, Business Case for Contactless: Made in India, Aimed at U.S. [link not available]
• ATM Marketplace.com, 2/24/2009, Utah Transit Authority launches e-payment system at annual Smart Card Alliance event
• Charleston City Paper, 2/24/2009, Charleston In The News: Amex Tourism, Poe, Parking Cards
• Contactless News, 2/18/2009, Smart Card Alliance issues call for OSCA nominees
• Dark Reading, 2/19/2009, New Smart Card Alliance White Paper Provides Healthcare CFOs With Guide To Smart Cards
• Dark Reading, 2/9/2009, Smart Card Alliance Calls For Review Of EPC Gen 2-Type RFID Used In IDs
• DigitalID News, 2/18/2009, Smart Card Alliance issues call for OSCA nominees
• findBiometrics, 2/10/2009, Smart Card Alliance Clarifies Technology Usage in U.S. Electronic Passports Versus Passport Cards and EDLs
• Government Technology, 2/13/2009, A Complete Guide to Evaluating Smart Card Technology
• Health Data Management, 2/13/2009, White Paper Discusses Smart Cards
• ISC365, 2/11/2009, Smart Card Alliance Recommends Review Of EPC Gen 2 RFID Use
• Journal and Courier (Indiana), 2/24/2009, ‘Smart’ meters replacing aging machines
• MoreRFID, 2/8/2009, Focus Is on Security as Smart Card Alliance and ETA Wrap Up Smart Card Payments Webinar Series
• MyHealthTechBlog, 2/16/2009, Download a white paper on Smart Cards
• NFCNews, 2/5/2009, Payments security focus of fourth Smart Card Alliance, ETA webinar
• redOrbit, 2/24/2009, In With the New: Solar Parking Meters
• RFID Journal, 2/10/2009, Cloning and Reading E-Passports and PASS Cards
• RFID Monthly, 2/11/2009, Privacy Stakes Raised
• RFID Solutions Online, 2/10/2009, Smart Card Alliance Clarifies Technology Usage In U.S. Electronic Passports Versus Passport Cards And EDLs
• SecureID News, 2/18/2009, Smart Card Alliance issues call for OSCA nominees
• SecureID News, 2/13/2009, Alliance: Smart cards can improve health care
• SecureID News, 2/5/2009, Payments security focus of fourth Smart Card Alliance, ETA webinar
• Security Document World, 2/10/2009, ePassports v Enhanced Driver’s Licenses
• Security Magazine, 2/9/2009, Did YouTube Demo Mix Up ePassports with Passport Cards and Enhanced Driver’s Licenses?
• Security Products, 2/11/2009, Smart Card Alliance Calls For Review Of EPC Gen 2 RFID In Identity Documents
• SecurityInfoWatch, 2/11/2009, Smart Card Alliance responds to passport card and EDL hack
• Smart Card Trends, 2/6/2009, Smart Card Alliance Calls for Review of Use of EPC Gen 2 RFID in Identity Documents
• USA Today, 2/24/2009, ‘Smart’ meters catch on ; Equipment replaces aging machines, may boost parking revenue

January 2009

• American Banker, 1/21/2009, Viewpoint: A Lack of Chips Making U.S. Card Data Vulnerable [link not available]
• CardLine, 1/2/2009, ISOs Should Education Merchants about Mobile Payments [link not available]
• CardLine, 1/2/2009, Ancillary Mobile-Payment Applications a Potential Revenue Source for ISOs [link not available]
• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 1/24/2009, Port Authority Riders Face Turbulent Year

December 2008

• American Banker, 12/17/2008, Tool Can Calculate Contactless’ Benefit [link not available]
• CardLine, 12/16/2008, Smart Card Alliance Introduces Contactless Tools For Merchants [link not available]
• CardLine Global, 12/16/2008, Smart Card Alliance Introduces Contactless Tools For Merchants [link not available]
• Contactless News, 12/18/2008, Smart Card Alliance co-sponsors upcoming contactless, mobile payments Webinar
• ContactlessNews, 12/16/2008, Smart Card Alliance launches ROI contactless tool for merchants
• ContactlessNews, 12/2/2008, Going INSIDE Contactless
• DigitalID News, 12/27/2008, Despite worldwide economic problems, smart card market will remain strong
• Federal Computer Week, 12/24/2008, FEMA releases guideline for first responder ID cards
• finextra.com, 12/17/2008, [Tools for merchants to evaluate ROI from contactless payments launched](http://www.finextra.com
• The Green Sheet, 12/18/2008, SCA, ETA put spotlight on contactless, mobile payments
• Network World, 12/15/2008, Token resistance
• NFC News, 12/18/2008, Smart Card Alliance co-sponsors upcoming contactless, mobile payments Webinar
• NFCNews, 12/17/2008, Despite worldwide economic problems, smart card market will remain strong
• NFCNews, 12/16/2008, Smart Card Alliance launches ROI contactless tool for merchants
• NFCNews, 12/2/2008, Going INSIDE Contactless
• Payments News, 12/16/2008, New Tools for Merchants to Evaluate ROI from Contactless Payments
• The Paypers, 12/16/2008, Smart Card Alliance introduces ROI contactless tool for merchants
• Scientific American,, 12/1/2008, Readers Respond on “The End of Privacy?”
• SecureIDNews, 12/17/2008, Despite worldwide economic problems, smart card market will remain strong
• Security Magazine, 12/1/2008, Security’s Top 25 Most Influential

November 2008

• Amonline, 11/7/2008, Webinar Focuses On Cashless Payment Fundamentals On Nov. 18
• Amonline, 11/6/2008, Smart Card Alliance Creates Industry Education Program
• ContactlessNews, 11/6/2008, Smart card payment fundamentals focus of Webinar
• ContactlessNews, 11/4/2008, Smart Card Alliance announces education program
• MoreRFID, 11/10/2008, Fundamentals of Smart Cards for Payments the Focus of Second Webinar in Smart Card Alliance and ETA Payments Series
• Science Letter, 11/18/2008, INSIDE Contactless; INSIDE Contactless Surpasses 100-Million MicroPass Unit Milestone [link not available]
• SecureIDNews, 11/6/2008, Smart card payment fundamentals focus of Webinar
• SecureIDNews, 11/6/2008, Smart cards in health care making small steps
• SecureIDNews, 11/4/2008, Smart Card Alliance announces education program
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 11/10/2008, Smart Card Alliance to Host Webinar on ‘Fundamentals of Smart Cards for Payments’ [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 11/4/2008, Smart Card Alliance Looks Ahead to Next Administration [link not available]

October 2008

• Associated Press Newswire, 10/16/2008, Smart Card Alliance Paper Addresses Why Smart Cards Are Secure [link not available]
• CardLine, 10/3/2008, Circumstance will Dictate Contactless Method, Exec Says [link not available]
• ContactlessNews, 10/8/2008, Interoperable airport credential won’t be easy
• Dark Reading, 10/14/2008, SCA: EROs ID Best Practices
• Federal Computer Week, 10/14/2008, Standards needed for first-responder ID cards, industry group says
• Governing, 10/22/2008, Feds’ Standard Backed for First-Responder Ids
• MoreRFID, 10/8/2008, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council Raises Awareness of Security and Privacy in Government and Enterprise Identity Initiatives
• SecureIDNews, 10/27/2008, Deadline day for HSPD-12
• SecureIDNews, 10/22/2008, HID Global’s Nathan Cummings receives information systems security certification
• SecureIDNews, 10/21/2008, Intercede offers Smart Cards in Government Conference participants rides on Washington Metro
• SecureIDNews, 10/14/2008, Alliance: First responders need credentials
• SecureIDNews, 10/8/2008, Alliance: Follow government credentialing specs
• Supermarket News, 10/20/2008, Smart Cards Are More Secure Payment Form: White Paper

September 2008

• American Banker, 9/18/2008, Low Familiarity with Contactless Cards [link not available]
• Amonline, 9/19/2008, Consumer Research Indicates Rising Acceptance Of Contactless Card Payments
• Associates Press Newswire, 9/22/2008, Smart Card Alliance Contactless Payments Council Expands [link not available]
• Bank Technology News, 9/23/2008, Smart Card Alliance Notes Boost in Contactless Use
• Beat the Chip, 9/15/2008, DC Talk Forum Seeks to Seduce
• Bioterrorism Week, 9/22/2008, CoreStreet; Department of Veteran Affairs Enhances Integrity with CoreStreet Credential Validation Technology [link not available]
• Cards & Payments, 9/12008, Overcoming NFC Obstacles [link not available]
• CNET, 9/3/2008, ‘MythBusters’ co-host backpedals on RFID kerfuffle
• CNET, 9/2/2008, Did corporate lawyers put kibosh on ‘Mythbusters’ RFID episode?
• ContactlessNews, 9/23/2008, Smart Card Alliance announces new identity council officers, initiatives
• ContactlessNews, 9/22/2008, Smart Card Alliance’s contactless council now includes mobile payments
• ContactlessNews, 9/17/2008, Cartes & IDentification 2008 focuses on U.S. smart card market
• ContactlessNews, 9/16/2008, New officers, projects announced for Smart Card Alliance Physical Access Council
• ContactlessNews, 9/11/2008, Government ID event hits DC as FIPS 201 deadline and Presidential election approach
• ContactlessNews, 9/8/2008, Floundering or Burgeoning? Examining the contactless payments market
• ContactlessNews, 9/8/2008, First Smart Card Alliance, ETA payments webinar to focus on NFC
• CR80News, 9/11/2008, Government ID event hits DC as FIPS 201 deadline and Presidential election approach
• DigitalID News, 9/17/2008, Cartes & IDentification 2008 focuses on U.S. smart card market
• finextra.com, 9/22/2008, Smart Card Alliance expands to include m-payments
• finextra.com, 9/17/2008, Contactless cards win over users, but struggle to reach the mainstream
• IT World, 9/4/2008, Was MythBuster’s RFID tale only a myth?
• KIRO TV (Seattle), 9/17/2008, ‘Wave To Pay’ Has Potential Pitfalls
• MoreRFID, 9/24/2008, Smart Card Alliance Contactless Payments Council Expands to Include Mobile Payments
• Network World, 9/4/2008, Was MythBuster’s RFID tale only a myth? [link not available]
• NFCNews, 9/22/2008, Smart Card Alliance’s contactless council now includes mobile payments
• NFCNews, 9/17/2008, Cartes & IDentification 2008 focuses on U.S. smart card market
• NFCNews, 9/8/2008, Floundering or Burgeoning? Examining the contactless payments market
• NFCNews, 9/8/2008, First Smart Card Alliance, ETA payments webinar to focus on NFC
• Penton Insight, 9/23/2008, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council Makes Announcements [link not available]
• SecureIDNews, 9/23/2008, Smart Card Alliance announces new identity council officers, initiatives
• SecureIDNews, 9/17/2008, Cartes & IDentification 2008 focuses on U.S. smart card market
• SecureIDNews, 9/16/2008, New officers, projects announced for Smart Card Alliance Physical Access Council
• Slashdot, 9/4/2008, Adam Savage Revises Claim of Lawyer-Bullying On RFID Show
• SmartBrief, 9/18/2008, Survey: Users say contactless cards are easy and fast
• Telecom Paper, 9/23/2008, Contactless Payments Council expands to include m-payments [link not available]
• Wireless and Mobile News, 9/17/2008, Users Like Contactless Payments & Would Switch Carriers to Pay, Says Smart Card Alliance

August 2008

• Computer Weekly, 8/19/2008, Tension between authorities and individuals [link not available]
• CR80News, 8/1/2008, Educating major market verticals is key says Smart Card Alliance’s Vanderhoof
• NPN MarketPulse, 8/14/2008, Contactless payment still faces hurdles

July 2008

• Amonline, 7/18/2008, Report Cites Best Model For Near Field Communication-Based Proximity Mobile Payments
• Associated Press, 7/17/2008, New Smart Card Alliance Research: NFC Based Proximity Mobile [link not available]
• ContactlessNews, 7/25/2008, Contactless Cage Match: FTC meeting debates regulation of RF payments
• ContactlessNews, 7/17/2008, SCA: Collaboration model likely for NFC deployments
• ContactlessNews, 7/11/2008, Smart Card Alliance to address FTC meeting
• ContactlessNews, 7/3/2008, NY Times’ Pogue talks smart cards with Randy Vanderhoof
• CR80News, 7/25/2008, Contactless Cage Match: FTC meeting debates regulation of RF payments
• ePayments News Network, 7/21/2008, 86% of stakeholders believe in NFC-based proximity mobile payments collaboration model
• finextra.com, 7/18/2008, Collaborate to compete
• The Green Sheet, 7/17/2008, Smart Card Alliance recommends NFC payments model
• MarketResearch.com, 7/31/2008, CardTech SecurTech (CTST) The Americas 2008 and Smart Card Alliance Annual Conference - Main Trends at the Latin American Spotlight [link not available]
• MoreRFID, 7/31/2008, New Smart Card Alliance Research: NFC-Based Proximity Mobile Payments Collaboration Model Best for Rapid Industry Adoption
• The New York Times, 7/3/2008, A Primer on Smart Cards
• QSRWeb, 7/29/2008, Contactless technology on the brink
• RFIDNews, 7/25/2008, Contactless Cage Match: FTC meeting debates regulation of RF payments
• SecureIDNews, 7/3/2008, NY Times’ Pogue talks smart cards with Randy Vanderhoof
• TR Daily, 7/24/2008, Smart Cards Draw Multiple Privacy, Security Concerns [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 7/22/2008, New Smart Card Alliance Research: NFC-Based Proximity Adoption Will Happen [link not available]

June 2008

• CardLine, 6/18/2008, Transit Agencies Use Prepaid Cards to Reach Unbanked [link not available]
• ContactlessNews, 6/18/2008, Battle looming over biometric airport credentials?
• ContactlessNews, 6/4/2008, Obstacles to overcome for contactless
• CQ Homeland Security, 6/16/2008, Presidential Directive on Biometrics Presents Challenges Both Technological and Metaphysical [link not available]
• CR80News, 6/18/2008, Battle looming over biometric airport credentials?
• CR80News, 6/4/2008, Obstacles to overcome for contactless
• epaynews, 6/16/2008, Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council Examines Use of Prepaid Cards in Transit
• International Business Times, 6/16/2008, Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council Examines Use of Prepaid Cards in Transit
• MoreRFID, 6/16/2008, Contactless Payment Growth and Evolution to Mobile NFC Payment Are Highlights as Smart Card Alliance/CTST Conference Opens
• New York Sun, 6/30/2008, Hospitals are Getting ‘Smart’ About Patient Data
• PayBeforeNews, 6/17/2008, Smart-Card Based Transit Systems Should Offer Prepaid Options for Underbanked [link not available]
• Payments News, 6/16/2008, Serving Unbanked Consumers in Transit with Prepaid Cards
• RFIDNews, 6/18/2008, Battle looming over biometric airport credentials?
• RFIDNews, 6/4/2008, Obstacles to overcome for contactless
• SecureIDNews, 6/18/2008, Battle looming over biometric airport credentials?
• SecureIDNews, 6/4/2008, Obstacles to overcome for contactless
• Security Magazine, 6/20/2008, Smart Cards: More or ‘Less’
• Using RFID, 6/26/2008, White paper examines prepaid transit cards [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 6/26/2008, Smart Cards Advance in IT Security, Federated Identity [link not available]

May 2008

• Amonline, 5/15/2008, Contactless Payment Growth And Move To Mobile Payment Highlight Smart Card Conference
• ATM Marketplace.com, 5/16/2008, Mobile payment the focus of Smart Card Alliance conference
• CardLine, 5/16/2008, Banks, Telcos and Third Parties May Collaboration on Mobile [link not available]
• Consumer Electronics Net, 5/19/2008, Identification Technology Partners, Inc. Partner Gilles Lisimaque Receives Smart Card Alliance’s Outstanding Individual Leadership Award
• ContactlessNews, 5/22/2008, CTST focusing more on attendees, less on expo
• ContactlessNews, 5/20/2008, Latin American banks moving rapidly to smart cards
• ContactlessNews, 5/13/2008, Smart Card Alliance announces OSCA winners
• CR80News, 5/22/2008, CTST focusing more on attendees, less on expo
• Credit Union Journal, 5/19/2008, Oberthur Earns Recognition
• Earthtimes, 5/19/2008, Personal Health Cards Store Life-Saving Medical Information, Speed Up Hospital Administration
• ePayments News, 5/15/2008, Inside Contactless’ MicroPass platform shipments reach 50 million units
• findBiometrics.com, 5/15/2008, Contactless Payment Growth and Evolution to Mobile NFC Payment Are Highlights as Smart Card Alliance
• Gloucester County Times, 5/23/2008, PATCO honored for Smart Card use
• The Green Sheet, 5/12/2008, Fraud busting, electronic style
• Identity Loop, 5/20/2008, Latin American shift to EMV moves up a gear
• IT Business Net, 5/19/2008, Identification Technology Partners, Inc. Partner Gilles Lisimaque Receives Smart Card Alliance’s Outstanding Individual Leadership Award
• Newsweek International, 5/26/2008, The Cash-Machine Capers
• Orlando Sentinel, 5/15/2008, Smart-chip technology can turn cell phone into payment device
• redOrbit, 5/19/2008, Personal Health Cards Store Life-Saving Medical Information, Speed Up Hospital Administration
• RFIDNews, 5/22/2008, CTST focusing more on attendees, less on expo
• SecureIDNews, 5/22/2008, CTST focusing more on attendees, less on expo
• SecureIDNews, 5/13/2008, Smart Card Alliance announces OSCA winners
• Security Document World, 5/14/2008, Smart Card Alliance awards OSCA winners
• TMCnet.com, 5/20/2008, Smart Card Alliance Presents 2008 OSCA Awards for Outstanding Smart Card Achievement
• TMCnet.com, 5/19/2008, Latin American Banks Moving Rapidly to Smart Cards
• TMCnet.com, 5/19/2008, Smart Cards Advance in IT Security, Federated Identity
• TMCnet.com, 5/19/2008, Personal Health Cards Store Life-Saving Medical Information, Speed Up Hospital Administration
• TMCnet.com, 5/19/2008, Smart Cards Advance in IT Security, Federated Identity: Highlights From Smart Card Alliance/CTST Conference
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 5/21/2008, Mobile NFC Payments Is Highlight at Smart Card Alliance/CTST Conference [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 5/20/2008, Smart Card Alliance Presents 2008 OSCA Awards for Outstanding Smart Card Achievement [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 5/12/2008, CTST 2008 Being Held in Orlando [link not available]

April 2008

• ContactlessNews, 4/2/2008, Interview with Mifare hacker Karsten Nohl
• Help net security, 4/17/2008, Smart Card Alliance spearheads new agenda for CTST 2008 conference
• HS Today, 4/25/2008, Identity Verification Marketplace Nears Critical Activity, Expert Predicts
• KFOX TV, 4/15/2008, Are Waves Of The Future Safe
• Penton Insight, 4/22/2008, Smart Card Alliance Spearheads CTST 2008 [link not available]
• RFID Update, 4/10/2008, Washington RFID Law Could Pave Way For More
• The Wall Street Journal Europe, 4/1/2008, AmEx drops high-tech pay device— Chips will be added to the credit cards as fob fails to inspire [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/24/2008, Smart Card Alliance Previews New Agenda for CTST 2008 - The Americas Conference [link not available]

March 2008

• Access Control & Security Systems Integration, 3/1/2008, Contactless Smart Cards: Not Just Access Control [link not available]
• Access Control & Security Systems Integration, 3/1/2008, REAL ID Backlash, [link not available]
• Cardline, 3/28/2008, Banks and Transit Cooperate to Combine Fares and Payment [link not available]
• ContactlessNews, 3/263/2008, Pass another travel document
• ContactlessNews, 3/13/2008, Hacked smart card chips? Alliance says no
• CR80News, 3/26/2008, Pass another travel document
• Dark Reading, 3/13/2008, Smart Card Alliance Corrects AP Story
• Earthtimes.org, 3/18/2008, Adoption of Contactless Payment for Retail and Transit Confirmed at Smart Card Alliance Industry Leaders Summit
• Earthtimes.org, 3/12/2008, Smart Card Alliance Corrects Recent Reporting Errors on Security Threats to RF-Enabled Payments
• Enterprise Networks and Servers, 3/1/2008, Smart Card Alliance Corrects Recent Mainstream Media Reporting Errors on Security Threats to RF-Enabled Payments
• eWeek, 3/14/2008, Smart Card Alliance Disputes Security Threat Reports
• finextra.com, 3/18/2008, Contactless transit uptake paves way for mass-market NFC mobile payments - Smart Card Alliance
• The Green Sheet, 3/24/2008, Smart Card Alliance reacts to media reports
• The Green Sheet, 3/4/2008, SCA seeks 2008 OSCA award nominations
• MoreRFID, 3/24/2008, Adoption of Contactless Payment for Retail and Transit Confirmed at Smart Card Alliance Industry Leaders Summit
• RFID Solutions Online, 3/18/2008, Conference Agenda Announced For CTST 2008
• RFID Solutions Online, 3/13/2008, Smart Card Alliance Corrects Recent Reporting Errors On Security Threats To RF-Enabled Payments
• SecureIDNews, 3/26/2008, Pass another travel document
• SecureIDNews, 3/25/2008, Smart Card Alliance highlights PIV cards at ISC West 2008
• Securityinfowatch, 3/14/2008, The security week that was
• Street Insider, 3/18/2008, Adoption of Contactless Payment for Retail and Transit Confirmed at Smart Card Alliance Industry Leaders Summit
• Supermarket News, 3/13/2008, Accuracy of Reports on Contactless Cards Questioned
• Sys-con media, 3/25/2008, Smart Card Alliance Brings PIV Cards to Life With End-to-End Demonstration, Panel at ISC West 2008
• Sys-con media, 3/24/2008, Convergence of Transit and Financial Payment Systems Key Theme as Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council Kicks Off Fourth Year
• Sys-con media, 3/12/2008, Smart Card Alliance Corrects Recent Reporting Errors on Security Threats to RF-Enabled Payments
• UsingRFID, 3/24/2008, Retailers continue to adopt contactless payments [subscription only]
• UsingRFID, 3/17/2008, Smart Card Alliance explains the media’s mistake [subscription only]
• The Wall Street Journal, 3/31/2008, American Express Drops High-Tech Payment Device

February 2008

• ATM Marketplace.com, 2/22/2008, Nominations open for Smart Card Alliance’s achievement awards
• ContactlessNews, 2/29/2008, CTST gets a makeover with help from Smart Card Alliance
• Colorado 9 News, 2/17/2008, CONSUMER REPORTS: PayWave technology
• CR80News, 2/29/2008, CTST gets a makeover with help from Smart Card Alliance
• Dark Reading, 2/23/2008, SCA Solicits Nominations
• Earthtimes.org, 2/14/2008, Smart Card Alliance Healthcare Council Kicks Off 2008 With New Officers, HIMSS Conference Roundtable, Web Site
• Earthtimes.org, 2/6/2008, New York Times Technology Columnist David Pogue to Keynote CTST 2008
• Government Product News, 2/14/2008, U.S. to offer RFID-equipped passport cards
• The Green Sheet, 2/27/2008, SourceMedia, Smart Card Alliance to hold CTST 2008 in Orlando, Fla., May 12-15
• The Green Sheet, 2/11/2008, EMV and the United States
• KATU Oregon, 2/5/2008, Consumer Reports: Wave to pay caution
• KLTV Florida, 2/7/2008, Use Caution When You Wave To Pay
• Philadelphia Inquirer, 2/11/2008, Transit lines seeking smartest ‘smart card’
• RFIDNews, 2/29/2008, CTST gets a makeover with help from Smart Card Alliance
• RFID Solutions Online, 2/26/2008, Smart Card Alliance Invites Nominations For Its 2008 ‘Outstanding Smart Card Achievement’ Awards
• RFID Solutions Online, 2/11/2008, Smartcard Presentation: New York Times Technology Columnist David Pogue To Keynote CTST 2008
• SecureIDNews, 2/29/2008, CTST gets a makeover with help from Smart Card Alliance
• SecureIDNews, 2/27/2008, Smart Card Alliance invites nominations for its 2008 ‘Outstanding Smart Card Achievement’ awards
• Security Products, 2/23/2008, Alliance Accepting Nominations For Outstanding Smart Card Achievement Awards
• Syracuse WSYR News, 2/16/2008, Wave to Pay Caution
• Sys-con Media, 2/21/2008, Smart Card Alliance Invites Nominations for Its 2008 ‘Outstanding Smart Card Achievement’ Awards
• Sys-con Media, 2/14/2008, Smart Card Alliance Healthcare Council Kicks Off 2008 With New Officers, HIMSS Conference Roundtable, Web Site
• Sys-con Media, 2/6/2008, New York Times Technology Columnist David Pogue to Keynote CTST 2008
• Tech Divas, 2/27/2008, Conference Agenda Announced for CTST 2008–The Americas Conference
• WINK News Florida, 2/10/2008, Are high-tech credit cards putting your identity in danger?
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 2/23/2008, Smart Card Alliance Issues Call for Nominations for Its 2008 ‘Outstanding Smart Card Achievement’ Awards [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 2/9/2008, New York Times Technology Columnist David Pogue to Keynote CTST 2008 [link not available]

January 2008

• ATM Marketplace.com, 1/9/2008, EMV and the States’ reluctance to embrace it
• ContactlessNews, 1/18/2008, Partnership aims to allow retailers the ability to upgrade legacy POS systems
• Earthtimes.org, 1/14/2008, Smart Card Alliance Latin America Announces Executive Leadership for 2008 and 2009
• Fox Business News, 1/14/2008, Smart Card Alliance Latin America Announces Executive Leadership for 2008 and 2009
• Government Technology, 1/15/2008, Federal Ruling Gives States Power to Set Higher Standards for REAL ID Driver’s License, Says Industry Group
• Grand Forks Herald, 1/1/2008, New ‘Passport Cards’ Called Flawed; Some Worry Data May Be Intercepted [link not available]
• The Green Sheet, 1/14/2008, Hot, hotter contactless and mobile
• The Green Sheet, 1/14/2008, Health care: When will payments stake its claim
• The News Tribune, 1/1/2008, Passport cards nearly ready but not foolproof
• RFID Solutions Online, 1/29/2008, Federal Ruling Gives States Power To Set Higher Standards For REAL ID Driver’s License, Says Smart Card Alliance
• RFID Update, 1/8/2008, US Gov Sets Controversial RFID Passport Card Specs
• Santa Fe New Mexican, 1/1/2008, Advocates say new passports are flawed, raise security issues
• SecureIDNews, 1/14/2008, Smart Card Alliance weighs in on REAL ID standards
• Security, 1/1/2008, Access Control, the Government Version
• Security Document World, 1/15/2008, REAL ID brings new opportunities
• Security Park, 1/17/2008, Secure online e-government services for states
• Security Products, 1/15/2008, Smart Card Alliance Says REAL ID Ruling Gives States Power To Set Higher Standards For Driver’s Licenses
• Street Insider, 1/14/2008, Smart Card Alliance Says REAL ID Ruling Gives States Power To Set Higher Standards For Driver’s Licenses
• Sys-con media, 1/14/2008, Federal Ruling Gives States Power to Set Higher Standards for REAL ID Driver’s License, Says Smart Card Alliance
• The Washington Post, 1/1/2008, Electronic Passports Raise Privacy Issues

December 2007

• Federal Computer Week, 12/7/2007, Letter: FCW ignores serious questions about enhanced driver’s license
• The Green Sheet, 12/10/2007, Transformation: Checks in the 21st century
• Stores, 12/1/2007, Improved through-put, security are selling points for contactless payments

November 2007

• Associated Press, 11/3/2007, Some question security of enhanced drivers’ license plan [link not available]
• Burlington Free Press (AP), 11/4/2007, Critics call border plan for licenses insecure
• CIO Today, 11/22/2007, The Promise of Mobile Phone Payments
• The Columbian (AP), 11/5/2007, Some question security of drivers license plan
• eBanking and Payments News, 11/29/2007, Gemalto’s Pattinson testifies before U.S. Congress on privacy and security of government identity credentials [link not available]
• engadget, 11/5/2007, Smart Card Alliance calls RFID licenses unsafe
• Foster’s Daily Democrat (AP), 11/5/2007, Enhanced drivers’ license plan questioned
• The Green Sheet, 11/12/2007, Contactless still in the race
• Insurance Journal (AP), 11/6/2007, Security of Vermont’s Enhanced Drivers’ License Questioned
• Laconia Citizen (AP), 11/5/2007, Enhanced drivers’ license plan questioned
• News Factor Networks, 11/22/2007, The Promise of Mobile Phone Payments
• Newsday, 11/3/2007, Some question security of enhanced drivers’ license plan [link not available]
• Penton Insight, 11/27/2007, Putting Contactless Technology To Consumer Use [link not available]
• Penton Insight, 11/1/2007, White Paper Helps Security Directors Migrate To FIPS 201 [link not available]
• RFID Solutions Online, 11/21/2007, Gemalto’s Pattinson Testifies Before U.S. Congress On Privacy And Security Of Government Identity Credentials
• The Rutland Herald (AP), 11/5/2007, Some question security of drivers license plan
• SecureIDNews, 11/21/2007, Gemalto’s Pattinson Testifies Before U.S. Congress On Privacy And Security Of Government Identity Credentials
• The Times Argus (AP), 11/5/2007, Some question security of drivers license plan
• Top Tech News, 11/22/2007, The Promise of Mobile Phone Payments
• Tri City Herald (AP), 11/3/2007, Some question security of drivers license plan
• USA Today, 11/21/2007, One more thing cellphones could do: Replace wallets
• UsingRFID, 11/28/2007, Gemalto tells Congress about secure RFID [link not available]
• WCAX-TV (AP), 11/4/2007, Some question security of drivers license plan
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 11/29/2007, Gemalto’s Pattinson testifies before U.S. Congress on privacy and security of government identity credentials [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 11/4/2007, Smart Card Alliance Names New Board Members and Executive Leadership for 2008 [link not available]

October 2007

• CardLine, 10/19/2007, Charlie Card Use Reaches 60% at Boston Transit Stations [link not available]
• CardLine, 10/12/2007, Meijer Benefits by Making Just 1% of Transactions Contactless [link not available]
• ContactlessNews, 10/13/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference day 2 roundup
• Dark Reading, 10/26/2007, SCA Names New Board, Execs
• Dark Reading, 10/15/2007, Smart Card Alliance Highlights Healthcare
• Data Collection Online, 10/29/2007, Smart Card Alliance Announces New Board Members And Executive Leadership For 2008
• EMS Responder.com, 10/1/2007, Money Woes Slow Adoption of First-Responder ID Cards
• Governnment Computer News, 10/18/2007, Using RFID delays DHS Pass card release
• More RFID, 10/11/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference Highlights
• Network World, 10/18/2007, Hospital puts medical records snapshot on smart cards
• Progressive Railroading, 10/16/2007, Transit agencies continue to push the fare collection technology envelope, smart-card association says
• RFID Solutions Online, 10/21/2007, Smart Card Award: Corestreet Named “Best of Show” At 2007 Smart Card Alliance Conference
• RFID Solutions Online, 10/11/2007, Smart ID Issuing Underway For Federal Employees, Maritime Workers And Registered Travelers
• St. Albans Messenger (VT), 10/24/2007, New driver’s licenses carry security flaw
• SecureIDNews, 10/19/2007, Corestreet named “Best of Show” at Smart Card Alliance Conference
• SecureIDNews, 10/13/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference day 2 roundup
• SecureIDNews, 10/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference roundup
• SecurityInfoWatch, 10/22/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference Highlights
• Sys-con media, 10/12/2007, Smart Cards Key to Mobility and Security
• Sys-con media, 10/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference Highlights
• Washington Technology, 10/18/2007, Alliance: Pass card deadline impractical
• Washington Technology, 10/1/2007, A matter of funding
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 10/16/2007, Smart Cards Key to Mobility and Security From Payment to Personal Healthcare Records [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 10/16/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference Highlights [link not available]

September 2007

• AMOnline, 9/26/2007, White Paper Concludes Near Field Communication Will Be Mobile Payment Of Choice
• ATM Marketplace.com, 9/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance focuses on payment, identity management
• Boston Now, 9/6/2007, Riding Charlie into the future
• Card Technology, 9/19/2007, Citi Exec Bullish On NFC, Lukewarm On Contactless Cards And Fobs
• Card Technology, 9/1/2007, Contactless Payment in America
• Card Technology, 9/1/2007, Newswatch: Americas [link not available]
• Card Technology, 9/1/2007, The Face Of A New U.S. Driver’s License? [link not available]
• CardLine, 9/10/2007, Briefs proximity mobile payments white paper [link not available]
• ContactlessNews, 9/28/2007, Corporate ID programs require convergence beyond just physical and logical security
• ContactlessNews, 9/10/2007, New Smart Cart Alliance white paper touts NFC advantages
• CQ Homeland Security, 9/12/2007, DHS Unveils Latest TWIC Card and Reader Specifications [link not available]
• CQ Homeland Security, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Reverses Support for Planned Enhanced Driver’s License [link not available]
• CQ Weekly, 9/28/2007, Smart Cards Seek Reshuffle, [link not available]
• CR80News, 9/28/2007, Corporate ID programs require convergence beyond just physical and logical security
• Credit Union Journal, 9/17/2007, Mobile Payments On Verge [link not available]
• Credit Union Journal, 9/3/2007, Smart Card Guide Targets Reluctant Members [link not available]
• Dark Reading, 9/24/2007, Smart Card Alliance Gives Advice
• Data Collection Online, 9/25/2007, Smart Card: Smart Card Alliance White Paper Aids Federal Security Directors Migrating To FIPS 201 Physical Access Control Systems
• Data Collection Online, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No To Long-Range RFID Choice For Enhanced Driver’s Licenses, Citing Privacy, Security Concerns
• ePayments News, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No to Long-Range RFID Choice for Enhanced Driver’s Licenses
• Federal Computer Week, 9/19/2007, Alliance: DHS will miss Pass card deadline
• Government Security, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No To Long-Range RFID
• Government Technology, 9/10/2007, NFC-Enabled Proximity Mobile Payments Nearer to Reality
• Greensheet, 9/24/2007, Smart Card Alliance spurns long-range RFID
• Greensheet, 9/12/2007, Smart Card Alliance Annual Conference 2007 held in Boston
• Greensheet, 9/10/2007, Industry Update
• Greensheet, 9/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance conference: What’s in store?
• Greensheet, 9/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance gives thumbs down to long-range RFID for driver’s licenses, citing privacy, security concerns
• Greensheet, 9/10/2007, New Smart Card Alliance white paper predicts mobile payments to become consumers’ top transactions choice
• More RFID, 9/26/2007, NFC-Enabled Proximity Mobile Payments Nearer to Reality
• More RFID, 9/20/2007, The Latest in Payment and Identity Management Technologies Highlighted at 15th Annual Smart Card Alliance Conference
• Network World Fusion, 9/7/2007, Plan to use RFID in border control draws fire
• Payments News, 9/7/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No to Long-Range RFID
• PC World, 9/8/2007, Plan to Use RFID in U.S. Border Control Draws Fire
• Penton Insight, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No To Long-Range RFID [link not available]
• RFIDNews, 9/28/2007, Corporate ID programs require convergence beyond just physical and logical security
• RFIDNews, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No to Long-Range RFID
• RFID Solutions Online, 9/25/2007, Smart Card Alliance White Paper Aids Federal Security Directors Migrating To FIPS 201 Physical Access Control Systems
• RFID Solutions Online, 9/7/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No To Long-Range RFID Choice For Enhanced Driver’s Licenses, Citing Privacy, Security Concerns
• SecureIDNews, 9/28/2007, Corporate ID programs require convergence beyond just physical and logical security
• SecureIDNews, 9/25/2007, Smart Card Alliance White Paper aids federal security directors migrating to FIPS 201 physical access control systems
• SecureIDNews, 9/12/2007, NYC and Utah pioneer use of bank-issued contactless cards for transit fare collection
• SecureIDNews, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says no to long range RFID in enhanced driver licenses
• Security Document World, 9/26/2007, New FIPS white paper launched
• Sys-con media, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No to Long-Range RFID Choice for Enhanced Driver’s Licenses, Citing Privacy, Security Concerns
• Technology Daily AM, 9/19/2007, Management Plan For Intelligence Office Is Close [link not available]
• Trading Markets, 9/11/2007, ACI Annual User Group Meeting Encourages Collaboration and Helps Further Define ACI Payments Framework Road Map
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 9/10/2007, Payment and Identity Management Technologies to Shine at Smart Card Alliance Conference [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 9/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No to Long-Range RFID Choice for Enhanced Driver’s Licenses, Citing Privacy, Security Concerns [link not available]

August 2007

• CNNMoney.com, 8/3/2007, e-Passports get hacked in new security threat
• ContactlessNews, 8/29/2007, Free guide helps merchants considering contactless payment acceptance
• ContactlessNews, 8/16/2007, Industry group explores branded contactless payment acceptance for transit industry
• CR80News, 8/16/2007, Industry group explores branded contactless payment acceptance for transit industry
• Datamonitor, 8/28/2007, Smart Card Alliance publishes contactless payments implementation guide [link not available]
• Health Leaders IT, 8/7/2007, Accepting contactless payments: A merchant guide
• Payments News, 8/29/2007, Merchant Guide to Contactless Payments Implementation
• RFIDNews, 8/16/2007, Industry group explores branded contactless payment acceptance for transit industry
• RFID Solutions Online, 8/29/2007, Contactless Payments: Smart Card Alliance Creates Comprehensive Merchant Guide To Contactless Payments Implementation
• SecureIDNews, 8/16/2007, Industry group explores branded contactless payment acceptance for transit industry
• Washington Technology, 8/6/2007, Mixed signs
• Web Services Journal, 8/27/2007, Smart Card Alliance Creates Comprehensive Merchant Guide to Contactless Payments Implementation

July 2007

• AMOnline, 7/24/2007, Cadbury Schweppes Executive Notes 12 Percent Sales Gain From Cashless Vending
• CardLine, 7/27/2007, Smart Card Alliance Publishes Merchant Contactless Payment Guide [link not available]
• Data Collection Online, 7/3/2007, Smart Card Seminar
• Digital Transactions, 7/30/2007, How Vending Payments Could Benefit from the Change in Reg E
• EETimes, 7/18/2007, New ID system is ‘lousy’ technology but it’s cheap
• More RFID, 7/17/2007, Smart Card Alliance and Secure ID Coalition Host Briefing
• QSR Magazine, 7/23/2007, Federal Government Eases Regulations on E-Receipts Requirements
• Retail Solutions Online, 7/23/2007, Smart Card Regulation
• RFID Journal, 7/20/2007, RFID Vendors Brief Congress on PASS Card Security
• RFID Solutions Online, 7/23/2007, Smart Card Regulation
• RFID Solutions Online, 7/3/2007, Smart Card Seminar
• SecureIDNews, 7/18/2007, Smart Card Alliance and Secure ID Coalition brief Congress
• Supply Chain Market, 7/3/2007, Smart Card Seminar
• TUV Product Services, 7/19/2007, Advice given on smart card security
• USACM weblog, 7/16/2007, The Secure ID Coalition and the Smart Card Alliance will sponsor a briefing
• UsingRFID, 7/29/2007, Contactless payments helped by receipt rules [link not available]
• Washington Technology, 7/26/2007, Washington picks Digimarc for RFID-enabled licensing

June 2007

• Airport Business, 6/1/2007, The Future of Credentialing
• Area Development Online, 6/4/2007, Securing your facility inside and out
• Card Technology, 6/1/2007, U.S. ID Score Card [link not available]
• Card Technology, 6/1/2007, U.S. Employee ID Card Programs Face Delays [link not available]
• Cincinnati Enquirer, 6/2/2007, Who needs cash anyway?
• ContactlessNews, 6/30/2007, Smart Card Alliance to hold a retailer’s webinar on contactless payments
• Federal Computer Week, 6/25/2007, GSA sets HSPD-12 price point
• Government Computer News, 6/18/2007, The Credential Conundrum
• InfoWorld, 6/28/2007, Fed weighs future of contactless payments
• SecureIDNews, 6/1/2007, HID remains committed to privacy with IAPP certification
• TUV Product Services, 6/1/2007, US ID card ‘does not need encrypting

May 2007

• ATMmarketplace.com, 5/30/2007, Smart Card Alliance improves security awareness
• Card Technology, 5/1/2007, More U.S. States Oppose Federal Real ID Act
• CardLine, 5/4/2007, Smart Card Alliance, Sourcemedia partner to expand CardTechSecurTech conference [link not available]
• ContactlessNews, 5/18/2007, SourceMedia, Smart Card Alliance partner to produce expanded, CardTechSecurTech next year
• CQ Homeland Security, 5/8/2007, Alleged plot on U.S. military base stokes real ID debate [link not available]
• CR80News, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
• Government Computer News, 5/24/2007, Alliance: NIST smart card evaluations insufficient
• Government Security Reports, 5/3/2007, Smart Card Alliance Wary of Enhanced Driver’s Licenses
• Government Technology Reseller, 5/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says 2-D Barcode in Proposed Real ID Driver’s License Would Be Inadequate for Security, Privacy
• GovernmentSecurity.com, 5/3/2007, Smart Card Alliance Wary of Enhanced Driver’s Licenses
• Greensheet, 5/25/2007, Retailers, FBI to share crime info
• Greensheet, 5/24/2007, Contactless council elects new officers [link not available]
• Help net Technology, 5/5/2007, Sourcemedia and Smart Card Alliance partner on CardTechSecurTech in 2008
• Homeland Stupidity, 5/31/2007, RFID passport card privacy threat debated
• Lansing State Journal, 5/28/2007, Plastic pushing out cash
• More RFID, 5/16/2007, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council Successfully Increases Awareness of Identity Issues and Technologies in Its First Year
• National Post, 5/29/2007, Smart cards come to the rescue of bulging wallets [link not available]
• Pacific Daily News, 5/20/2007, Plastic erodes cash dominance
• Prism Insight, 5/3/2007, Smart Card Alliance wary of enhanced drivers’ licenses [link not available]
• RFIDNews, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
• RFIDNews, 5/18/2007, Innovative new card form factors revolutionize look, shape, and function
• RFID Solutions Online, 5/11/2007, RFID Smart Card: Smart Card Alliance Urges States To Put Security, Privacy First For Enhanced Driver’s License Pilots With DHS
• San Francisco Chronicle, 5/17/2007, For those who just can’t wait to pay / Latest technology will enable speedier purchases
• San Francisco Chronicle, 5/15/2007, The cards are getting smarter
• SecureIDNews, 5/24/2007, GSA selects EDS consortium for massive PIV rollout via shared service provider program
• SecureIDNews, 5/18/2007, Innovative new card form factors revolutionize look, shape, and function
• SecureIDNews, 5/18/2007, eCopy launches Common Access Card solution for MFP document imaging
• SecureIDNews, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
• SecureIDNews, 5/8/2007, Smart Card Alliance says 2d barcode in proposed REAL ID driver license isn’t secure
• Smart Card Trends, 5/7/2007, SourceMedia and Smart Card Alliance Partner on Expanded, Enhanced CardTechSecurTech in 2008
• Tennessean.com, 5/21/2007, We’re moving to cashless, maybe spendthrift society
• Tennessean.com, 5/8/2007, Plastic gets smarter, easier, but you still need some cash
• Washington Technology, 5/31/2007, PASS card won’t jeopardize privacy: NIST
• Washington Technology, 5/28/2007, Real ID, real debate
• Washington Technology, 5/23/2007, Smart card group raps NIST certification
• Washington Technology, 5/10/2007, Real ID opposition turns up the heat
• Wireless News, 5/19/2007, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council Touts Success in Awareness of Identity Issues and Technologies [link not available]

April 2007

• Access Control & Security Systems, 4/17/2007, Immigration officials and law enforcement agents
• Card Technology, 5/1/2007, More U.S. States Oppose Federal Real ID Act
• CardLine, 5/4/2007, Smart Card Alliance, Sourcemedia partner to expand CardTechSecurTech conference [link not available]
• Congressional Quarterly, 4/14/2007, Endorsement of Smart Card Technology by Defense Dept. Bodes Well for Homeland Security [link not available]
• Congressional Quarterly, 4/12/2007, State Dept. Gears Up to Issue Small, Inexpensive Passport Cards for North American Travel [link not available]
• ContactlessNews, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
• ContactlessNews, 5/7/2007, SourceMedia, Smart Card Alliance partner to produce expanded, CardTechSecurTech next year
• CQ Homeland Security, 5/8/2007, Alleged plot on U.S. military base stokes real ID debate [link not available]
• CQ Homeland Security, 4/26/2007, ID Group Wants States to Have Their Say in Real ID Technology Choices [link not available]
• CR80News, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
• Electronic Payments International, 4/26/2007, Smart Cards and Health Care [link not available]
• Government Security Reports, 5/3/2007, Smart Card Alliance Wary of Enhanced Driver’s Licenses
• Government Technology, 4/12/2007, Smart Card Alliance Government Conference Opens With DoD Network Security Case Study [link not available]
• Government Technology Reseller, 5/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says 2-D Barcode in Proposed Real ID Driver’s License Would Be Inadequate for Security, Privacy [link not available]
• GovernmentSecurity.com, 5/3/2007, Smart Card Alliance Wary of Enhanced Driver’s Licenses
• Green Sheet, 4/26/2007, Smart Card Alliance to lead discussion on identity management, cybersecurity at CardTech/SecurTech 2007
• HR Magazine, 4/1/2007, Lawmakers working to ban hacked RFID door cards [link not available]
• More RFID, 5/16/2007, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council Successfully Increases Awareness of Identity Issues and Technologies in Its First Year
• Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, 4/21/2007, Providers, hospitals can now access consistent health insurance coverage information in seconds [link not available]
• Pacific Daily News, 5/20/2007, Plastic erodes cash dominance
• PR Minds, 4/11/2007, Mexico City To Hold Smart Cards conference
• Prism Insight, 5/3/2007, Smart Card Alliance wary of enhanced drivers’ licenses [link not available]
• PRLog.org, 4/11/2007, Mexico City To Hold Smart Cards conference
• Retail Solutions Online, 4/27/2007, Contactless Payment: Smart Card Alliance Cites Contactless Payments Council’s First-Year Outreach And Education Achievements
• Retail Week, 4/13/2007, [link not available]
• RFIDNews, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
• RFIDNews, 5/18/2007, Innovative new card form factors revolutionize look, shape, and function
• FID Solutions Online, 5/11/2007, RFID Smart Card: Smart Card Alliance Urges States To Put Security, Privacy First For Enhanced Driver’s License Pilots With DHS
• RFID Solutions Online, 4/27/2007, Contactless Payment: Smart Card Alliance Cites Contactless Payments Council’s First-Year Outreach And Education Achievements
• San Francisco Chronicle, 5/17/2007, For those who just can’t wait to pay / Latest technology will enable speedier purchases
• San Francisco Chronicle, 5/15/2007, The cards are getting smarter
• SecureIDNews, 5/18/2007, Innovative new card form factors revolutionize look, shape, and function
• SecureIDNews, 5/18/2007, eCopy launches Common Access Card solution for MFP document imaging
• SecureIDNews, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
• SecureIDNews, 5/8/2007, Smart Card Alliance says 2d barcode in proposed REAL ID driver license isn’t secure
• Security Solutions, 4/28/2007, Boeing Gets Smart - Hi-Tech Security Solutions
• Smart Card Trends, 5/7/2007, SourceMedia and Smart Card Alliance Partner on Expanded, Enhanced CardTechSecurTech in 2008
• Technology Daily PM, 5/9/2007,The Center for Democracy and Technology on Wednesday urged the Homeland Security… [link not available]
• Tennessean.com, 5/21/2007, We’re moving to cashless, maybe spendthrift society
• Tennessean.com, 5/8/2007, Plastic gets smarter, easier, but you still need some cash
• Washington Technology, 5/23/2007, Smart card group raps NIST certification
• Washington Technology, 5/10/2007, Real ID opposition turns up the heat
• Washington Technology, 4/30/2007, Smart cards for government and payment
• Wireless News, 5/19/2007, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council Touts Success in Awareness of Identity Issues and Technologies [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/20/2007, Smart card alliance to host educational session on identity management, cybersecurity at CardTechSecurTech 2007 [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/10/2007, Thales Joins Smart Card Alliance Leadership Council [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/8/2007, ImageWare to Showcase Biometric Solutions at Smart Cards in Government Conference [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/1/2007, Gemalto Rolls Out EMV Pilot Package for Canadian Financial Institutions [link not available]

March 2007

• Access Control & Security Systems, 4/17/2007, Immigration officials and law enforcement agents
• Access Control and Security Systems, 3/26/2007, Smart Card Alliance To Address Effects Of HSPD-12 at ISC
• Access Control and Security Systems, 3/6/2007, Online smart card training course now available
• AS Mag, 3/15/2007, Smart Card Alliance To Address Effects Of HSPD-12 at ISC
• Congressional Quarterly4/14/2007, Endorsement of Smart Card Technology by Defense Dept. Bodes Well for Homeland Security [link not available]
• Congressional Quarterly, 4/12/2007, State Dept. Gears Up to Issue Small, Inexpensive Passport Cards for North American Travel [link not available]
• ContactlessNews, 3/28/2007, No change, no problem with smart card enabled parking meters
• ContactlessNews, 3/6/2007, Smart Card training made easier with online Smart Card Alliance course
• CR80News, 3/28/2007, No change, no problem with smart card enabled parking meters
• Electronic Payments International, 3/26/2007, Micropayments: maximum potential [link not available]
• Electronic Payments International, 3/26/2007, Contactless is taking over the world [link not available]
• Federal Computer Week, 3/12/2007, Congress, states and DHS face off over Real ID
• findBiometrics.com, 3/10/2007, Government Identity Credentials Are Hot Topics at 2007 Smart Cards in Government Conference
• Government Technology, 4/12/2007, Smart Card Alliance Government Conference Opens With DoD Network Security Case Study
• Help Net Security, 3/21/2007, FIPS 201 Personal Identity Verification card demonstration
• Help Security Net, 3/6/2007, Smart card training made easier with an online course
• HR Magazine, 4/1/2007, Using Chips To Track Workers Discouraged [link not available]
• InfoWorld, 3/1/2007, Lawmakers working to ban hacked RFID door cards
• PCworld.com, 3/1/2007, Lawmakers Working to Limit RFID Door Cards
• PR Minds, 4/11/2007, Mexico City To Hold Smart Cards conference
• PRLog.org, 4/11/2007, Mexico City To Hold Smart Cards conference
• Retail Week, 4/13/2007, Losing contact [link not available]
• RFIDNews, 3/28/2007, No change, no problem with smart card enabled parking meters
• SecureIDNews, 3/29/2007, Gemalto puts Canadian financial institutions on fast track to smart bank cards
• SecureIDNews, 3/28/2007, No change, no problem with smart card enabled parking meters
• SecureIDNews, 3/22/2007, Smart Card Alliance to address HSPD-12 impact on ID management, physical access control
• SecureIDNews, 3/13/2007, Government identity credentials hot topics at Smart Cards in Government Conference
• SecureIDNews, 3/13/2007, Smart Cards in Government, payments focus of Mexico City Conference
• SecureIDNews, 3/6/2007, Smart Card training made easier with online Smart Card Alliance course
• Security Products, 3/8/2007, Training Made Easier for Smart Cards with Online Course
• Washington Technology, 3/12/2007, 6th Annual Smart Cards in Government Conference
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/10/2007, Thales Joins Smart Card Alliance Leadership Council [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/8/2007, ImageWare to Showcase Biometric Solutions at Smart Cards in Government Conference [link not available]
• Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/1/2007, Gemalto Rolls Out EMV Pilot Package for Canadian Financial Institutions [link not available]

February 2007

• Access Control & Security Systems, 3/6/2007, Online smart card training course now available
• Cards International, 2/20/2007, Card technology makes giant strides [subscribers only]
• Chain Store Age, 2/1/2007, Sour on security [link not available]
• ContactlessNews, 3/6/2007, Smart Card training made easier with online Smart Card Alliance course
• ContactlessNews, 2/27/07, IdentityDefender from Lenel helps organizations meet HSPD-12 goals
• Federal Computer Week, 3/12/2007, Congress, states and DHS face off over Real ID
• findBiometrics.com, 3/10/2007, Government Identity Credentials Are Hot Topics at 2007 Smart Cards in Government Conference
• GCN, 2/19/2007, DHS drops using RFID tags for U.S. Visit
• GCN, 2/5/2007, Analysts are split on TWIC: Some claim flaws in credential security, while TSA and others back the program
• Government Security, 2/22/07, US-VISIT abandons use of RFID tags to track foreign visitors
• Government Technology, 2/13/2007, Smart Cards Key to Information and Identity Security, Says Gates, Others
• Help Security Net, 3/6/2007, Smart card training made easier with an online course
• InfoWorld, 3/1/2007, Lawmakers working to ban hacked RFID door cards
• PCworld.com, 3/1/2007, Lawmakers Working to Limit RFID Door Cards
• SecureIDNews, 3/13/2007, Government identity credentials hot topics at Smart Cards in Government Conference
• SecureIDNews, 3/13/2007, Smart Cards in Government, payments focus of Mexico City Conference
• SecureIDNews, 3/6/2007, Smart Card training made easier with online Smart Card Alliance course
• SecureIDNews, 2/27/2007, IdentityDefender from Lenel helps organizations meet HSPD-12 goals
• SecureIDNews, 2/27/2007, Smart Card Alliance white paper shows smart card benefits for healthcare industry
• Security Products, 3/8/2007, Training Made Easier for Smart Cards with Online Course
• Smart Card Trends, 2/9/2007, Smart Cards Key to Information and Identity Security Vision Bill Gates Presented in RSA Keynote
• UsingRFID, 2/20/2007, Smart Card Alliance addresses RF identity issues [link not available]
• Washington Technology, 3/12/2007, 6th Annual Smart Cards in Government Conference

January 2007

• Access Control & Security Systems, 1/30/2007, Best practices for use of RF technology in ID management
• Broadband Wireless Exchange Magazine, 1/31/2007, Smart Card Alliance Releases RFID Best Practices
• Cards International, 1/31/2007, Paper makes way for payment cards [link not available]
• Chain Store Age, 2/1/2007, Sour on security [link not available]
• ContactlessNews, 1/31/2007, Smart Card Alliance recommends best practices for RF technology
• CRM Buyer, 1/2/2007, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
• E-Commerce Times, 1/2/2007, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
• eWeek, 1/30/2007, Smart Card Alliance Releases Security, Privacy Guidelines
• Extreme Tech, 1/30/2007, Smart Card Alliance Releases Security, Privacy Guidelines
• finextra.com, 1/29/2007, Smart Card Alliance outlines best practices for RF technology
• GCN, 2/19/2007, DHS drops using RFID tags for U.S. Visit
• GCN, 2/5/2007, Analysts are split on TWIC: Some claim flaws in credential security, while TSA and others back the program
• GCN, 1/30/2007, TSA, industry dispute TWIC flaw claims
• Gmtoday, 1/26/2007, Uses of radio frequency ID raise doubts
• Government Technology, 2/13/2007, Smart Cards Key to Information and Identity Security, Says Gates, Others
• Government Technology, 1/29/2007, Smart Card Alliance Recommends Best Practices for use of RF Technology in Identity Management
• Minnesota Technology, 1/1/2007, New developments in the RFID realm
• MoreRFID, 1/30/2007, Smart Card Alliance Releases RFID Best Practices
• PCMagazine, 1/30/2007, Smart Card Alliance Releases Security, Privacy Guidelines
• Seacoastonline.com, 1/25/2007, Security worries
• SecureIDNews, 1/31/2007, Smart Card Alliance Releases RFID Best Practices
• Smart Card Trends, 2/9/2007, Smart Cards Key to Information and Identity Security Vision Bill Gates Presented in RSA Keynote
• Smart Card Trends, 1/18/2007, Smart Card Alliance Brings Advances in Chip Technology to RSA Conference 2007
• TechNewsWorld, 1/2/2007, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
• TechNewsWorld.com, 1/2/2007, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
• UsingRFID, 2/20/2007, Smart Card Alliance addresses RF identity issues [link not available]
• Washington Technology, 1/31/2007, Government, industry groups defend TWIC program

January 2007

• Baseline, 12/15/06, Senators Question Use of RFID in E-Passports
• Card Technology, 12/6/06, Sen. Schumer Calls For Better Contactless Payment Security
• CardLine, 12/8/06, Sen. Schumer calls for better contactless payment security [link not available]
• Computer Business Review, 12/6/06, Smart Card Alliance slams RFID use in US passport card program
• ComputerWorld, 12/6/06, Industry group urges caution on US plan for RFID-enabled ID cards
• CRM Buyer, 1/2/07, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
• CSO Online, 12/6/06, Smart Card Alliance Cautions Feds on RFID Cards
• Dallas Morning News, 12/25/06, Uses of radio frequency ID raise doubts
• Datamonitor, 12/5/06, Smart Card Alliance slams RFID use in US passport card program [link not available]
• E-Commerce Times, 1/2/07, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
• EE Times, 12/7/06, Smart Card Alliance criticizes passport card plans
• eWeek, 12/15/06, Use of RFID in ePassport and National ID Cards Coming Under Fire
• Federal Computer Week, 12/11/06, GPO makes millionth e-passport
• Government Technology, 12/6/06, US Urged to Reconsider Long Range RFID Technology
• Information Week, 12/11/06, Track and Trace – RFID On The Borde [link not available]
• Information Week,12/8/06, State Dept. Seeks More Comments On RFID Passport Cards
• Information Week, 12/6/06, Smart Card Alliance Criticizes Passport Card Plans
• Intelligent Enterprise, 12/8/06, State Dept. Seeks More Comments On RFID Passport Cards
• IT News, 12/7/06, Smart card alliance criticises passport card plans
• Journal of Commerce, 12/11/06, Fasten your seatbelt [link not available]
• PC Advisor, 12/9/06, US struggles with RFID plan
• RFID Solutions, 12/11/06, Passport RFID Solution
• RFID Update, 12/6/06, Smart Card Firms Challenge US on RFID
• SecureIDNews, 12/4/06, Industry group asks gov to reconsider RFID as Pass Card technology
• Security Document World, 12/11/06, Smart Card Alliance urges US government rethink
• Technology Daily AM, 12/6/06, Tech Alliance Questions Standard For New IDs [link not available]
• Technology News Daily, 12/9/06, RFID Technology for Passport card program
• TechNewsWorld, 1/2/07, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
• TechWeb, 12/7/06, Smart Card Alliance Criticizes Passport Card Plans
• Techworld.com, 12/6/06, US government warned off RFID passports
• The Record, 12/22/06, Trains, buses to have automated fare
• ZDNet News, 12/8/06, State to extend comment period on RFID in border cards

December 2006

• Card Technology, 12/6/06, Sen. Schumer Calls For Better Contactless Payment Security
• CardLine, 12/8/06, Sen. Schumer calls for better contactless payment security [link not available]
• ComputerWorld, 12/6/06, Industry group urges caution on US plan for RFID-enabled ID cards
• Computer Business Review, 12/6/06, Smart Card Alliance slams RFID use in US passport card program
• CSO Online, 12/6/06, Smart Card Alliance Cautions Feds on RFID Cards
• Datamonitor, 12/5/06, Smart Card Alliance slams RFID use in US passport card program [link not available]
• EE Times, 12/7/06, Smart Card Alliance criticizes passport card plans
• eWeek, 12/15/06, Use of RFID in ePassport and National ID Cards Coming Under Fire
• Federal Computer Week, 12/11/06, GPO makes millionth e-passport
• Government Technology, 12/6/06, US Urged to Reconsider Long Range RFID Technology
• Information Week, 12/11/06, Track and Trace – RFID On The Border [link not available]
• Information Week, 12/8/06, State Dept. Seeks More Comments On RFID Passport Cards
• Information Week, 12/6/06, Smart Card Alliance Criticizes Passport Card Plans
• Intelligent Enterprise, 12/8/06, State Dept. Seeks More Comments On RFID Passport Cards
• IT News, 12/7/06, Smart card alliance criticises passport card plans
• PC Advisor, 12/9/06, US struggles with RFID plan
• RFID Solutions, 12/11/06, Passport RFID Solution
• RFID Update, 12/6/06, Smart Card Firms Challenge US on RFID
• SecureIDNews, 12/4/06, Industry group asks gov to reconsider RFID as Pass Card technology
• Security Document World, 12/11/06, Smart Card Alliance urges US government rethink
• Technology Daily AM, 12/6/06, Tech Alliance Questions Standard For New IDs [link not available]
• Technology News Daily, 12/9/06, RFID Technology for Passport card program
• TechWeb, 12/7/06, Smart Card Alliance Criticizes Passport Card Plans
• Techworld.com, 12/6/06, US government warned off RFID passports
• ZDNet News, 12/8/06, State to extend comment period on RFID in border cards

November 2006

• Security Technology & Design, 11/1/06, One-Card Initiatives
• Washington Technology, 11/27/06, More woes for TWIC
• BankNet 360, 11/14/06, Smart Card Group Trumpets Contactless Security
• Card Technology, 11/14/06, Smart Card Alliance Updates Web Site
• Card Technology, 11/1/06, Smart Cards Win Some, Lose One, In U.S. (link not available)
• Card Technology, 11/1/06, Bridging the Gap Between Cards and PCs (link not available)
• Card Technology, 11/1/06, Is Contactless Secure Enough For Payment Cards? (link not available)
• Cards & Payments, 11/1/06, Survey Finds Most Consumers Unaware of Contactless Cards (link not available)
• Chain Store Age, 11/1/06, Survey: Contactless payment affinity growing (link not available)
• ContactlessNews, 11/14/06, New web site makes leading smart card resource faster and friendlier
• Government Technology, 11/14/06, Smart Card Alliance Updates Web Site
• Greensheet, 11/9/06, Contactless payments not well known
• SecureIDNews, 11/14/06, ePassport issuance cranks up in U.S.
• SecureIDNews, 11/14/06, New web site makes leading smart card resource faster and friendlier
• Security Dealer, 11/1/06, The Credential Pays (link not available)
• Self Service & Kiosk Association, 11/14/06, Smart Card Alliance disputes security report
• TUV Product Service Industry News, 11/15/06, Smart Card Alliance rejects loophole report

October 2006

• Card Technology, 10/1/06, Opportunity Knocks. Who Will Answer? Making smart cards work with existing systems represents the biggest challenge today (link not available)
• Card Technology, 10/19/06, More Smart Card IDs Coming In the USA
• Card Technology, 10/31/06, Amid Protests, U.S. Moves To Re-Bid Smart Card Contract
• Card Technology, 10/4/06, Brazilian Bank Plans High-Tech Debit Card
• Card Technology, 10/4/06, U.S. State Department Wins Industry Award
• Card Technology, 10/5/06, Anti-RFID Bill Killed In California, But May Rise Again
• Card Technology, 10/5/06, London Transit Seeks Ways To Work With Issuers
• Card Technology, 10/5/06, Microsoft’s New Version Of Windows Adds Smart Card-Friendly Features
• Card Technology, 10/5/06, Transit Officials Give Passing Grade To NY PayPass Pilot
• Card Technology, 10/6/06, Smart Cards Lose Out On US Border-Crossing Project
• CardLine, 10/10/06, Trade Group Reviews Contactless Transit Payments (link not available)
• CardLine, 10/6/06, Contactless a Winner with Early Adopters (link not available)
• ContactlessNews, 10/9/06, Contactless payments a hit with consumers, according to new survey
• CQ Homeland Security, 10/27/06, BEHIND THE LINES: Our Read of the Other Media’s Homeland Security Coverage (link not available)
• Government Technology, 10/4/06, Smart Card Alliance Presents Outstanding Smart Card Achievement Awards
• HappyNews.com, 10/3/06, Stylish High-Tech Wallets Thwart Wireless Identity Theft
• Homeland Stupidity, 10/20/06, State Department proposes $20 RFID passport cards
• InternetNews, 10/25/06, Security is in the Vicinity
• ISO & Agent, 10/18/06, Contactless Guide Coming for ISOs (link not available)
• Paramus Post, 10/9/06, Feds to flash new badges
• SecureIDNews, 10/20/06, Proposed PASSport card with RFID technology bad news for privacy and security, says Smart Card Alliance
• SecureIDNews, 10/9/06, Contactless loses to RFID in PASS Card debate
• The Florida Shipper, 10/30/06, Cavalcade of cards begins (link not available)
• United Press International, 10/26/06, Industry group slams new border card
• UsingRFID, 10/22/06, Is the proposed US RFID ‘passport card’ bad news?
• UsingRFID, 10/9/06, Consumers in favour of contactless payments

September 2006

• ComputerWorld, 9/21/06, Storm building over RFID-enabled passports
• ContactlessNews, 10/9/06, Contactless payments a hit with consumers, according to new survey
• ContactlessNews, 9/25/06, Identity’s biggest guns form Secure ID Coalition to lobby for smart cards
• CR80News, 9/25/06, Identity’s biggest guns form Secure ID Coalition to lobby for smart cards
• Government Computer News, 9/11/06, Contactless cards: Know your enemy (and your friends)
• Government Computer News, 9/14/06, RFID technologies duke it out
• Government Technology, 9/25/06, Smart Card Alliance Report Helps Government Agencies Deploy New System
• Network World, 9/21/06, Storm building over RFID-enabled passports
• Safety Online, 9/14/06, Program Aims To Speed Physician Access To Insurance Coverage
• San Diego Union Tribune, 9/29/06, Feds to flash new badges | Uniform government ID cards ordered
• SecureIDNews, 9/25/06, Identity’s biggest guns form Secure ID Coalition to lobby for smart cards
• SecureIDNews, 9/26/06, Smart Card Alliance white paper gives government agencies tools to begin implementing FIPS 201 compatible access control systems
• Security, 9/1/06, ePassport, esecurity, eehprivacy

August 2006

• Associated Press, 8/11/06, US to Roll out Electronic Passports, published in the following publications:
  • ABC News
  • Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
  • Belleville News-Democrat, IL
  • Biloxi Sun Herald, MS
  • Bradenton Herald, FL