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American Passports to Have RFID Chips

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the big-brother-and-the-watchmen dept.

pr1000 writes "Wired is reporting that the State Department is planned on adding RFID chips to new American passports, starting with diplomat's passports in January. Those worried about the privacy concerns of RFID should take notice, as this rollout could set a precedent."

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  1. fp by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    fp

  2. In other news... by Repiv · · Score: -1, Redundant

    ...Big brother is watching.

  3. So ... by hotspotbloc · · Score: -1, Redundant

    1. RFID all US passports.
    2. ???
    3. Win the war against terror!

    Someone in the US Govt needs to put the crack pipe down for just a second and think about this.

    --
    "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity but they've always worked for me" - HST
  4. Re:Bruce Schneier by frostfreek · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Line your pocket with tinfoil!

    Seriously, with tags going into greenbacks and now passports, why isn't anyone selling an anti-RFID wallet or purse?

    1. buy tinfoil hats
    2. buy cheapo wallets
    3. Profit!