"passport" card in the works

RFID chips are embedded in passports by the U.S. government for security reasons. However, because of privacy issues, I've read that the U.S. government is looking at ways to avoid an invasion of privacy from this technology.

BTW several credit card companies, such as Chase, have issued RFID credit cards. Someone with an RFID reader can get closeby and read personal information. Apparently in large cities, there are people hanging out in shopping areas and stealing credit card information. That can be resolved by ordering an RFID sleeve for the credit card. I've seen them available online.

One of my students has an RFID chip embedded in his body so that the door to his apartment unlocks and his car unlocks when he gets nearby, without the need for a key.

We have passports similar to those of many other countries. We can't meet the current demand for all the new passports we are requiring as a security measure.

How does another type of passport help us with the backlog and confusion about what is required?

How does a passport that can be electronically read from several feet away help us with security?

I just got my new passports yesterday. it took 4 months to receive them !! thank goodness i had no plans for traveling out of country.

37% increase in demand, 300% increase in time...........for an anticipated demand!

I'll probably be applying for a new one rather than trying to renew as I can't go 3 months with no international travel!

One of my students has an RFID chip embedded in his body so that the door to his apartment unlocks and his car unlocks when he gets nearby, without the need for a key.

:idontno: Is there a reason for this?

:idontno: Is there a reason for this?

:floor: ...here's what I thought....Oh, FTLOG!!!!

:idontno: Is there a reason for this?

I would absolutely love not carrying keys around. I have keypads installed on car and home right now. Wonder how the guy keeps the doors locked once he is in the car?

I would absolutely love not carrying keys around. I have keypads installed on car and home right now. Wonder how the guy keeps the doors locked once he is in the car?

Same principle as in my BMW. You can keep your keys in your purse, and it recognizes you and unlocks the car. Then you program it so that it locks after a certain amount of time, when the car reaches a certain speed, etc.

Speaking of passports, after my husband got back from his round-the-world trip earlier this month, his passport was filled up. So he had to send it off for more pages. He's worried that he'll need to visit a customer overseas. Of course, there are places that can speed up the passport process for you in larger towns. They charge a boatload of money, but it's worth it when you do something stupid like let your passport expire right before leaving for a vacation (like we did once). :bang:

One of my students has an RFID chip embedded in his body

Actually there are some practical applications of this. You can be RFID'ed with all of your contact info, list of medications, and medical history in case you get ill/injured and pass out and somehow your identification is damaged or lost. Like an AVID chip for a dog. It could save your life. This will be a common practice in the future from what I've read.

:floor: ...here's what I thought....Oh, FTLOG!!!!

:rofl: When I read that I had this vision of a chip buried in someones' head, and when you want to activate it, you blink and fold your arms like I Dream of Jeannie. :funn:

Actually there are some practical applications of this. You can be RFID'ed with all of your contact info, list of medications, and medical history in case you get ill/injured and pass out and somehow your identification is damaged or lost. Like an AVID chip for a dog. It could save your life. This will be a common practice in the future from what I've read.

Sorry BR, I'll stick to that gadget that lady uses who says "I've fallen and I can't get up". :wave:

I can just see it now.
"Dear, don't forget you have your chip embeddment appt. today."

or when it malfunctions you bang your ahead against the wall to see if you can get it working again. :floor:

:rofl: When I read that I had this vision of a chip buried in someones' head, and when you want to activate it, you blink and fold your arms like I Dream of Jeannie. :funn:

:funn: ...I want it now!!!! Mr. K had his eye read in London, so when he visits England he gets an eye exam for free! 😀

Same principle as in my BMW. You can keep your keys in your purse, and it recognizes you and unlocks the car. Then you program it so that it locks after a certain amount of time, when the car reaches a certain speed, etc.

Speaking of passports, after my husband got back from his round-the-world trip earlier this month, his passport was filled up. So he had to send it off for more pages. He's worried that he'll need to visit a customer overseas. Of course, there are places that can speed up the passport process for you in larger towns. They charge a boatload of money, but it's worth it when you do something stupid like let your passport expire right before leaving for a vacation (like we did once). :bang:

If you have any family friends that happen to be a U.S. Senator, that helps, or you might have luck calling your own Senator's office and explaining the situation. Three days before we left for a trip overseas, I realized I booked tickets in my wife's married name when her passport was still in her maiden name. Made a call and had a new passport just in time with no extra cost.

Speaking of passports, after my husband got back from his round-the-world trip earlier this month, his passport was filled up. So he had to send it off for more pages. He's worried that he'll need to visit a customer overseas. Of course, there are places that can speed up the passport process for you in larger towns. They charge a boatload of money, but it's worth it when you do something stupid like let your passport expire right before leaving for a vacation (like we did once). :bang:

Most congressman and senators currently have someone on their staff whose main duty is expediting passports/following up on heavily delayed applications for their constituents.

Most congressman and senators currently have someone on their staff whose main duty is expediting passports/following up on heavily delayed applications for their constituents.

Didn't know that. The travel agent told us about International Visa Service on Hammond Drive in Sandy Springs (Atlanta), and we got the passport in five days. It cost a lot, but was worth it.

We'll try the congressman/senator route next time.

:rofl: When I read that I had this vision of a chip buried in someones' head, and when you want to activate it, you blink and fold your arms like I Dream of Jeannie. :funn:

LOL. This guy had the chip buried in his arm.

Didn't know that. The travel agent told us about International Visa Service on Hammond Drive in Sandy Springs (Atlanta), and we got the passport in five days. It cost a lot, but was worth it.

We'll try the congressman/senator route next time.

A private company can speed the government process along if you give them lots of money? Why does that not seem right to me?

A private company can speed the government process along if you give them lots of money? Why does that not seem right to me?

Just Google - there are lots of these businesses - we were just clueless and desperate at the time and didn't know we had an alternative.

You couldn't Google in the early 90's.;-)

No, I meant I think I've figured out why a 37% increase in demand caused a 300% delay .................. they're spending their time processing and pocketing payoffs and bribes instead of doing their #$*#* job! No wonder it's such a mess. Good gravy!

Actually there are some practical applications of this. You can be RFID'ed with all of your contact info, list of medications, and medical history in case you get ill/injured and pass out and somehow your identification is damaged or lost. Like an AVID chip for a dog. It could save your life. This will be a common practice in the future from what I've read.

I think at this point in the future, people who don't have this chip won't be able to buy goods and services, medical help etc. The government will have complete control of society.:yikes: Will be able to dictate who gets what.

The "Mark of the Beast"??? :idontno: Maybe

I'd rather carry ID and a key and take my chances than be implanted w/ a tracking chip like a wayward poodle!

This chip idea is all well and good until the power goes out, the technology changes, or a terrorist sets off a magnetic pulse device!

Gives new meaning to having a chip on your shoulder.

:funn: ...I want it now!!!! Mr. K had his eye read in London, so when he visits England he gets an eye exam for free! 😀

I had my palm read in Holland. Now if it's itchy I get it scratched for free.

Gives new meaning to having a chip on your shoulder.

:floor: They should call it the Chip Ahoy.

I KNOW this will sound absurd but it worked for a couple of my friends (if you are willing to lose a day!)- travel to a country on existing valid passport and then (uhmmm.....not quite ethical and possibly illegal??) go to consulate or embassy and say your passport has been stolen -you will get a new one in no time at all....

I KNOW this will sound absurd but it worked for a couple of my friends (if you are willing to lose a day!)- travel to a country on existing valid passport and then (uhmmm.....not quite ethical and possibly illegal??) go to consulate or embassy and say your passport has been stolen -you will get a new one in no time at all....

Do NOT do this! Severe and far reaching consequences if you're caught!!!

These are some of the charges you could be facing:

? 18 USC 1542 False Statement in Application and Use of Passport
? 18 USC 1543 Forgery or False Use of Passport
? 18 USC 1544 Misuse of Passport
? 18 USC 1546 Fraud and Misuse of Visas, Permits, and Other Documents
? 18 USC 371 Conspiracy to Commit Offense or to Defraud the United States
? 18 USC 1028 Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Identification Documents and Information