4 ms·They do grow back. Just destroy the chip, then there is no way to read them out again.by seven 16y agoThey do grow back. Just destroy the chip, then there is no way to read them out again.deleted 16y ago[deleted]bhousel 16y agoNow you have two problems..rdtsc 16y agoWhy? Does a chip that cannot be read render your passport invalid?lwat 16y agoOnly if there's evidence that you destroyed the chip on purpose.Luyt 16y agoA strong EMP might destroy it without visual clue.