Dutch researcher is also able to read out the information on the chip remotely. The chip contains digital information about the passport holder’s name, date of birth, social security number and even a photo of the passport holder.
In 2006 and 2008 it was already known that passport security could be compromised to a certain extent and that some of the personal data could be retrieved. Nowadays, all of the data can be retrieved, remotely and by anyone, using software available for free online.
Dutch language news articles:
http://www.nu.nl/internet/2858752/paspoortchip-eenvoudig-kraken.html
http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/12558126/__Chip_op_pas_kopieerbaar__.html
