Wearable technology creeps into workplace
Trend promises efficiency but comes at cost of employee's right to privacy
London
"PHYSICALLY it was like getting a vaccination; a pain in the hand that was over very quickly," explains Hannes Sjoblad, describing the moment a piercing specialist implanted a microchip under his skin.
The NFC (near-field communication) chip allows the Swede to swipe into his office, set the alarm system, register loyalty points at nearby retailers and access his gym.
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