As identity document forgery becomes increasingly sophisticated, the need for advanced security features in polycarbonate ID documents has become more critical.

International ID Day, observed on 16 September, is a global initiative aiming to raise awareness about the fundamental human right to legal identity.

Maybe it’s the return from the holiday season (in the northern hemisphere, at least) that has spurred three separate companies to publish white papers offering thought leadership on various aspects of the ID and secure document industry.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) has unveiled new driving licence and identification cards, along with self-service kiosks.

The new Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has definitively ruled out the introduction of digital ID cards in the UK, following a call from former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair for such documents to aid in migration control.

The Directorate of Bulgarian Identity Documents has announced the introduction of a new model of ID card, which will contain biometric data of two fingerprints and facial biometric data, in addition to the physical image.

The prestigious Regional Banknote and ID Document of the Year Awards form part of the industry’s High Security Printing™ (HSP) Latin America conference. This year’s event was held in Santiago, Chile, with the awards presented at a special ceremony during the conference dinner on 4 June, at the Viña Santa Carolina winery.

As voters prepare to exercise their democratic right once again, we draw on an NBC News report to examine the growing trend of stricter voter ID requirements across various states.

In my previous roles within security print-related companies, all the way to my current editorial duties, I’ve witnessed many shifting patterns in the landscape of identity and secure documents.

One of the highlights of the High Security Printing™ (HSP) conferences each year is the regional awards for the best ID documents and banknotes, which this year were presented at the HSP gala dinner in Sofia.