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Originally Posted by stxopher
Another plus (for my uses) is that a secure ID chip can be used to more easily encrypt data on the device. (Amazing how many devices around here have some sort of encryption due to business and military use.)
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A secure ID chip does not provide encryption facilities. It provides two-factor authentication - think of it as the equivalent of your fingerprint. It will help identify you but will not keep your information any more secure.