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		rdtsc on Feb 9, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Using a belt sander to foil biometric fingerprints Why? Does a chip that cannot be read render your passport invalid?

lwat on Feb 10, 2011 [–]

Only if there's evidence that you destroyed the chip on purpose.

Luyt on Feb 10, 2011 | [–]

A strong EMP might destroy it without visual clue.

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