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Are there any RFID Privacy Concerns?

Posted on 1 Dec 2015
By igogeer
In RFID
Tags , biometric passports contactless smartcards credit cards emv mastercard microchip passports rf rfid rfid passports rfid privacy rfid readers rfid technologies smartcards target visa

Yes, there are Concerns about RFID Privacy! Unsurprisingly, there are many privacy concerns surrounding RFID technologies. These concerns are particularly so when it comes to personal issues relating to the use of passports, smart cards and the advent of the contactless smart card. Passports In an effort to make passports more secure, many Continue Reading

What is a Biometric Passport?

Posted on 2 May 2015
By igogeer
In RFID
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The Biometric Passport The biometric passport is also known as an e-passport, ePassport or a digital passport. It is a combined paper and electronic passport that contains biometric information that can be used to authenticate the identity of travelers. It uses contactless smart card technology, including a microprocessor chip (microchip) and Continue Reading