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Francis Tuffy

1 March 2024

4 min read

New Documents Issued

This month, three new document issues go on record, with the launch of the Macau Electronic ID, the Latvia ePassport and the Greece ePassport.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

1 March 2024

3 min read

What Can Airport Iris Recognition Systems Learn from Apple?

Optic ID, an iris authentication system developed by Apple, is a key feature integrated into Apple’s new Vision Pro headset. This technology enables users to securely unlock their device, authorise transactions, access personal data, and sign-in to various applications using iris recognition.

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Francis Tuffy

1 March 2024

2 min read

US Spends Big on ID Management Infrastructure

The US government has recently awarded a substantial three-year contract, worth $386.3 million, to General Dynamics, a leading defence contractor, for the operation of its biometric ID management infrastructure.

Company

Francis Tuffy

1 March 2024

4 min read

News In Brief

South Africa’s new driving licence cards will not launch by the end of March 2024, as former Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula first announced.

News

Francis Tuffy

1 March 2024

3 min read

IDEMIA Unveils Strategic Reorganisation

In a move aimed at bolstering its commitment to enhancing global safety and security, IDEMIA Group has announced a comprehensive reorganisation, which became effective on 2 January 2024.

Company

Francis Tuffy

1 March 2024

6 min read

Biometrics in Air Travel

The surge in biometric technology, particularly facial recognition, within the aviation sector is poised to redefine the passenger experience at airports across the world. In this round up, we take a look at a range of automated border control initiatives from across the globe.

Biometrics

Francis Tuffy

1 March 2024

2 min read

EIB Expands Secure Printing Capacity in Greece with Loan to Veridos Matsoukis

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has solidified its commitment to supporting the production of secure identity documents in Greece through a €10.5 million 10-year loan to Veridos Matsoukis, a prominent printer specialising in secure ID documents.

Company

Francis Tuffy

30 Jan. 2024

4 min read

Predictions for 2024 from Around the Globe

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and connectivity, the concept of digital identity is at the forefront of discussions worldwide. As we delve into 2024, the lines between our physical and online worlds continue to blur, prompting nations to reconsider the way they handle citizen information.

Editorial

Francis Tuffy

30 Jan. 2024

4 min read

From Today’s Perspective, Not All Applications are Predictable

In a year that is predicted to see the continued shift from physical to digital identity management, ID & Secure Document News™ interviewed Marc- Julian Siewert, CEO of Veridos, to help us assess the impact of the transition.

Interviews

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2024

2 min read

Kenya’s Visas Go Digital

In a significant digital innovation, Kenya has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, overhauling its visa application process.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2024

2 min read

New Document Issue

In a move to enhance security and streamline travel processes, Liechtenstein has introduced a new national identity card for travel and a revamped residence card for EU/EEA/CH citizens.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2024

2 min read

UK Police Granted Powers to Run Facial Recognition Searches

In a quiet amendment to a new criminal justice bill, the UK government has granted police the authority to conduct facial recognition searches on a vast database containing images of all 50 million driving licence holders in the country.

Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2024

2 min read

HID’s Bahrain ePassport Design Gains Recognition at London Design Awards

HID, a trusted identity solutions leader, recently received acclaim at the London Design Awards for its Bahrain ePassport design.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2024

4 min read

News in Brief

The Michigan Secretary of State (SOS), in the US, said the state is changing the look of its driving licences and state ID cards, starting in 2024.

News

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2024

4 min read

Underpinning Voter Security in a Bumper Year for Elections

As we step into a year marked by national elections across seven of the world’s ten most populous countries, the democratic process is gaining increasing global attention.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2024

2 min read

Just When You Thought You Knew Everything About Fingerprints

Recent studies from Columbia University suggest a shift in some of the strongest held assumptions about fingerprint analysis by challenging the conventional notion of the absolute uniqueness of fingerprints.

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Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2024

2 min read

ODDS 2024 – Navigating the Confluence of Physical and Digital Security

At a time when identity management systems have overlapping dependencies on physical documents, digital transactions and virtual identities, ensuring the security of our financial interactions and identity verification has become of paramount concern.

Events

Francis Tuffy

26 Dec. 2023

6 min read

2023 – Covering the Year with Headlines

Overlayed on the principal trend in the industry of the transition from physical to digital, three key summary conclusions can be drawn from the monthly headline stories of ID & Secure Document News™ (IDN).

Editorial

Corinna Schindler

25 Dec. 2023

4 min read

Biometric Identification: How DNA Provides Best-in-Class Security

Whether it’s airport security checks or facial recognition on smartphones, biometric identification solutions are an integral part of our everyday lives, and the next generation is ready and waiting. DNA-based processes not only enable the accurate identification of citizens, but also raise data protection to a new level.

Biometrics

Francis Tuffy

22 Dec. 2023

2 min read

HSP Asia 2023 – Back with a Bang!

The 2023 High Security Printing™ (HSP) Asia conference took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 4-6 December, following a four-year break as a result of the pandemic.

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New Documents Issued

What Can Airport Iris Recognition Systems Learn from Apple?

US Spends Big on ID Management Infrastructure

News In Brief

IDEMIA Unveils Strategic Reorganisation

Biometrics in Air Travel

EIB Expands Secure Printing Capacity in Greece with Loan to Veridos Matsoukis

Predictions for 2024 from Around the Globe

From Today’s Perspective, Not All Applications are Predictable

Kenya’s Visas Go Digital

New Document Issue

UK Police Granted Powers to Run Facial Recognition Searches

HID’s Bahrain ePassport Design Gains Recognition at London Design Awards

News in Brief

Underpinning Voter Security in a Bumper Year for Elections

Just When You Thought You Knew Everything About Fingerprints

ODDS 2024 – Navigating the Confluence of Physical and Digital Security

2023 – Covering the Year with Headlines

Biometric Identification: How DNA Provides Best-in-Class Security

HSP Asia 2023 – Back with a Bang!

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