Are hotel key cards safe? Well... | Rediff Business
Many hotels and resorts use electronic key cards. These cards with a magnetic strip are programmed in such a manner that once the duration of the stay is over, the person does not get access to the room. The key cards make it impossible to pick up a card and break into a room. Electronic door locking systems were introduced across the globe as they help enhance hotel security, but what information does it contain? Are electronic key cards safe? Well, it could be a threat depending on the details it has stored on it.
