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> I burned out the RFID on my passport (microwave for 1 second) on purpose to prevent scams, identity theft, and invasions of privacy.

Good luck travelling. I would not do this. Not being able to check a password by a border guard may be a reason for detaining you. They already have all your data on their database so destroying the chip won't help you with privacy, but only make your life harder.



My major issue with RFID in Passports is that Nationality is NOT an encrypted part of the publicly-broadcast Document No.




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