Hotel Keys hold personal data - Urban Myth

Hotel Keys and Personal Data - Urban Myth

I've heard over and over that hotel key cards often include personal data on them, such as name, address, credit card details, etc. I've somewhat doubted it, because why would hotel keys? What would the advantage be??

But I could neither confirm nor deny the rumor, and didn't worry especially since I keep my hotel key cards for my children - they love playing with them.

Computerworld has called this an "Urban Myth," like that story about the gay rapist Batman you've probably heard. They tested 100 cards and found no evidence whatsoever. Only US cards were tested, and it is certainly possible that other keycard systems, especially out of the US, might, although unlikely.

Read the article for the full details.

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