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Francis Tuffy

1 Aug. 2026

5 min read

Was the Ceuta Influx a Failure of ID Management?

On 30 July 2026, a mass crossing from Morocco into Ceuta overwhelmed one of Europe's most controlled external borders and exposed the limits of identity management systems designed for orderly, controlled migration flows.

Editorial

Francis Tuffy

1 Aug. 2026

5 min read

Preparing Identity Ecosystems for Continuous Cryptographic Change

Quantum computing threatens to undermine public-key cryptography, posing a complex, long-running migration challenge for identity authorities managing passports, national ID systems and digital credentials.

Technology White Papers

Francis Tuffy

1 Aug. 2026

5 min read

News in Brief

São Paulo prosecutors have launched a civil action against Tools for Humanity, the company behind World ID, over the collection of iris biometrics from more than 400,000 people. The case, filed by the Consumer Justice Prosecutor's Office, also seeks information about Amazon Web Services' alleged hosting of data gathered through the programme.

News

Francis Tuffy

1 Aug. 2026

4 min read

How Counterfeiters Imitate Security Features

A criminal expert from the Brazilian Federal Police revealed how organised criminal groups are increasingly adept at visually simulating banknote and ID document security features — targeting the features the public recognises most, while stopping short of replicating their true physical properties.

Fraud Detection

Francis Tuffy

1 Aug. 2026

3 min read

Document Security Failures Expose India's Examination System

Two investigations into examination paper leaks in India expose vulnerabilities at opposite ends of the secure document lifecycle — one in the disposal of printed spoilage, the other through trusted insiders with legitimate access to confidential material.

News

Francis Tuffy

1 Aug. 2026

2 min read

ODDS 2027 – Programme Confirmed

The full programme for the Optical & Digital Document Security (ODDS) conference 2027, taking place 25–27 January in Berlin, has been finalised, spanning eight focused sessions covering physical, digital and virtual document security.

Events

Francis Tuffy

30 July 2026

2 min read

Legal Challenge to Biometric Data Collection Practices

São Paulo prosecutors have launched a civil action against Tools for Humanity, the company behind World ID, over the collection of iris biometrics from more than 400,000 people. The case, filed by the Consumer Justice Prosecutor’s Office, also seeks information about Amazon Web Services’ alleged hosting of data gathered through the programme.

Biometrics

Francis Tuffy

29 July 2026

4 min read

Collaboration Spreads Risk and Increases Capabilities

The past two years in the ID and secure document world have been a period of consolidation, with IN Groupe, TOPPAN and Crane NXT, in particular, using takeovers to expand their capabilities. A different pattern is now emerging, however. Rather than acquiring complete businesses, organisations are combining technologies and infrastructure through strategic agreements.

Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

29 July 2026

4 min read

Digital Identity Puts Land Administration on a Firmer Foundation

Land is one of a country’s most valuable economic assets. Secure and transferable land rights allow owners to use property as collateral, giving households and businesses access to finance for farming, construction and property. They also encourage inward investment by giving external investors confidence that property rights are enforceable so that development risks can be assessed reliably.

Editorial

Francis Tuffy

26 July 2026

2 min read

Trusted ID Verification from kinegram.digital

kinegram.digital has outlined how its identity verification technology can support secure access to eGovernment services by enabling authorities to check electronic passports and identity cards through mobile devices. The company’s approach combines machine-readable zone scanning with NFC chip reading, allowing document data to be captured and authenticated within digital public-service workflows.

Technology

Francis Tuffy

21 July 2026

2 min read

UK Drops Digital ID Scheme

Incoming UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, plans to cancel the government’s proposed national digital identity scheme and redirect the associated resources towards cost-of-living measures. According to Reuters, Burnham’s office said abandoning the programme would be among his first actions after taking office. The scheme was announced by Keir Starmer’s government in September 2025, initially as a smartphone-based credential that would become mandatory for proving the right to work by the end of the current Parliament.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

14 July 2026

1 min read

News in Brief

Fragomen and SICPA have formed a global strategic joint venture to develop and deploy digital identity infrastructure for governments, enterprises and individuals.

News

Francis Tuffy

14 July 2026

2 min read

TOPPAN and RaonSecure Test Cross-Border Verifiable Credentials

TOPPAN Group and South Korea’s RaonSecure are to conduct a joint proof of concept for the cross-border use of digital verifiable credentials. The trial will involve students from Soka University in Japan and Chung-Ang University in South Korea. It will test the exchange and verification of academic credentials between the two countries. The credentials are expected to include documents such as enrolment certificates and academic transcripts.

Company Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

29 June 2026

5 min read

News In Brief

Civil registration is the cornerstone of legal identity and the first step in ensuring every person is recognised in law. It creates the official record of a child’s existence, supports access to health, education and social protection as well as providing governments with the population data needed for planning and accountability.

News

Francis Tuffy

29 June 2026

2 min read

Dual Approach to South Africa’s New Driving Licence

South Africa’s transport authorities are retendering for a next-generation physical driving licence card, with the stated intention of migrating the credential to a polycarbonate (PC) substrate, at the same time as introducing a digital equivalent under the MyMzansi programme.

Passports

Francis Tuffy

29 June 2026

3 min read

When Your Date of Birth is Vital

When people cross borders and claim asylum without reliable identity documents, authorities still have to make fast, important decisions, such as who is this person, what route have they taken, do they pose any risks, and are they an adult or a child?

Government

Francis Tuffy

29 June 2026

3 min read

EU Entry/Exit System – How We Got Here, and Why

In July 2025, the European Commission (EC) set a date for the start of the EU’s long-planned Entry/Exit System (EES), confirming that the system would enter into operation on 12 October 20251. That decision gave border authorities, carriers and airport operators a target date for moving from an essentially manual process (passport stamping) to an automated, biometric-backed record of short-stay travel.

Government

Francis Tuffy

29 June 2026

2 min read

Cape Verde Begins Local Production of Identity Documents

Cape Verde has begun producing national identity documents domestically, marking a significant transfer of high-security document manufacturing capability to the island state.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

29 June 2026

3 min read

EINSTEIN Fast-Track Corridor

Global travel volumes continue to increase, placing growing pressure on border authorities managing international border crossings at airports and seaports. When a large cruise ship arrives with thousands of passengers ready to disembark, or when multiple international flights land within a short timeframe, border crossing points can quickly experience congestion that impacts both traveller experience and operational efficiency.

Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

29 June 2026

2 min read

Mexico Introduces Redesigned INE Voter ID Card

Mexico’s National Electoral Institute (INE) has begun issuing its redesigned Credencial para Votar for applications processed from 1 June 2026 onward, introducing a revised card aimed at higher resistance to counterfeiting, alteration and duplication, while adding accessibility functions for users with visual impairments.

Government

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Was the Ceuta Influx a Failure of ID Management?

Preparing Identity Ecosystems for Continuous Cryptographic Change

News in Brief

How Counterfeiters Imitate Security Features

Document Security Failures Expose India's Examination System

ODDS 2027 – Programme Confirmed

Legal Challenge to Biometric Data Collection Practices

Collaboration Spreads Risk and Increases Capabilities

Digital Identity Puts Land Administration on a Firmer Foundation

Trusted ID Verification from kinegram.digital

UK Drops Digital ID Scheme

News in Brief

TOPPAN and RaonSecure Test Cross-Border Verifiable Credentials

News In Brief

Dual Approach to South Africa’s New Driving Licence

When Your Date of Birth is Vital

EU Entry/Exit System – How We Got Here, and Why

Cape Verde Begins Local Production of Identity Documents

EINSTEIN Fast-Track Corridor

Mexico Introduces Redesigned INE Voter ID Card

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