Comments on: What Information Is Stored On Passport RFID Chips?

By: sussane davis

sussane davis — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 03:22:14 +0000

Useful discussion , I was fascinated by the specifics ! Does anyone know if my assistant can acquire a blank PD F 1048 E version to complete ?

By: Jon W

Jon W — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 13:41:13 +0000

The reference to a govt database applies only to the passport card. The booklet stores more information. From the state dept passport FAQ:

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/FAQs.html#ePassport

The chip securely stores:

–The same information visually displayed on the photo page of the passport;
–A biometric identifier in the form of a digital image of the passport photograph, which will facilitate the use of facial recognition technology at ports-of-entry;
–The unique chip identification number; and
–A digital signature to protect the stored data from alteration.

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 18:10:56 +0000

In reply to Jim Harper. Not according to security researchers and the official government documentation about the chips.

By: Jim Harper

Jim Harper — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 18:23:28 +0000

I believe this article is mistaken about the content of the chip. The chip in a passport does have substantive data about the holder. The passport CARD, a different document used for travel in North America and the Carribean, has only a unique ID. That’s my recollection anyway…

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:07:27 +0000

In reply to John. The US may share the reference and database information with some nations; but most others will swipe the passport and scan the information page for their records. I would assume most RFID scans would only show the reference number.