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October 20th 05, 11:09 PM
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Can I buy an Oyster reader?
I would like to be able to buy an Oyster reader (similar to that used by inspectors) so I can check that my Oyster has been processed correctly after boarding a bus or tram. The problem is you have no proof that you have paid - at least if I had an Oyster reader if I see a problem with my card I can try to validate my Oyster Card again. Just think what could happen with a contactless system to read the data on the card , when it falls in the hands of those using it for fraudulent reasons.. Just mingle in an underground train with the punters, and obtain all of the personal data stored on it... sounds pretty horendous. I doubt if you will ever have an oyster card reader... |
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October 20th 05, 11:58 PM
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Can I buy an Oyster reader?
On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 23:09:11 GMT, "turbo"
wrote: Just think what could happen with a contactless system to read the data on the card , when it falls in the hands of those using it for fraudulent reasons.. Just mingle in an underground train with the punters, and obtain all of the personal data stored on it... sounds pretty horendous. I doubt if you will ever have an oyster card reader... What personal data? The card has an identity. The central system can correlate that identity with a name and address. What makes you think that information is stored on the card? |
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October 21st 05, 04:47 PM
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Can I buy an Oyster reader?
"turbo" wrote in message .uk... I would like to be able to buy an Oyster reader (similar to that used by inspectors) so I can check that my Oyster has been processed correctly after boarding a bus or tram. The problem is you have no proof that you have paid - at least if I had an Oyster reader if I see a problem with my card I can try to validate my Oyster Card again. Just think what could happen with a contactless system to read the data on the card , when it falls in the hands of those using it for fraudulent reasons.. Just mingle in an underground train with the punters, and obtain all of the personal data stored on it... Is there a reason why you think that there is personal data actually stored on the card. Surely all it has on it is journey information/costs and some reference back into a database so that it can be updated when you add funds. tim |
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