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Francis Tuffy

24 Nov. 2022

4 min read

Security v Convenience – the Debate Hots Up

A recent technical primer on CXO Bytes, which makes a strong case for the seemingly inevitable growth of biometrics into all aspects of digital identity, marks a good point to reflect on the ongoing debate between ‘security versus convenience’.

Biometrics

Francis Tuffy

24 Nov. 2022

3 min read

Deadline for EES Approaches, ETIAS Postponed

According to the Migration and Home Affairs policy section of the European Union, the Entry/Exit System (EES) for registering travellers from third- countries each time they cross the EU external border is expected to be operational by the end of May 2023.

Travel

Francis Tuffy

24 Nov. 2022

2 min read

Excitement Growing for THC Online™ 2022

The programme is set, the nominations for awards are in, the speakers are getting ready, all that’s needed now is for more participants to get online and register for The Holography Conference™ Online (THCO), which takes place 5-6 December!

Events

Francis Tuffy

24 Nov. 2022

2 min read

Airline Execs Discuss the Future of Biometric ID for Travel

The APEX Board of Governors recently met at the APEX/IFSA EXPO in Long Beach, California to discuss the future of the airline passenger experience, and they had a lot to say about biometric identity.

Biometrics Free Free

Francis Tuffy

4 Nov. 2022

4 min read

Company News

De La Rue has announced that it has entered into a five-year extension of its contract with NPA for the sole-source supply of polycarbonate data pages for Australian passports.

News

Francis Tuffy

4 Nov. 2022

4 min read

TRUSTECH Asks: What Digital Identity Future Do We Want?

The forthcoming TRUSTECH conference will focus on two main themes – identification solutions and innovative payments, which together go a long way to address the question of what digital identity future do we want – and what will we actually get?

Digital Identity Events

Francis Tuffy

4 Nov. 2022

2 min read

META Announces LumaChrome for Government Issued Cards

Functional materials company META has announced that its LumaChrome colour-shifting film can now be applied as a security feature for embedded polycarbonate government identity cards, eIDs and immunity cards through a new digital demetalisation process.

ID Cards Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

4 Nov. 2022

5 min read

News in Brief

South Korea plans to offer a digital identity secured by blockchain to citizens with a smartphone as it taps into the world’s most tech-savvy population to boost economic growth.

News

Francis Tuffy

4 Nov. 2022

3 min read

Blueprint for Facial Recognition Regulation

A new report from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Human Technology Institute outlines a model law for facial recognition technology to protect against harmful use of the technology, but also foster innovation for public benefit.

Biometrics Free Free

Francis Tuffy

3 Oct. 2022

3 min read

Nepal’s First ePassport from IDEMIA

As a long-term partner of Nepal, IDEMIA has already provided national ID cards, an Automated Fingerprint Identification System and Machine-Readable Passports, and is now implementing an ePassport solution for the country.

Passports

Francis Tuffy

3 Oct. 2022

2 min read

Veridos Presents New Verification Devices

Veridos, a leading provider of integrated identity solutions, announced the launch of its new VeriCHECK SelfKiosk and M600 document reader at this year’s Future Travel Experience Global.

Authentication Company

Francis Tuffy

3 Oct. 2022

3 min read

South Africa’s New Driving Licence

South Africa could launch a pilot of its new driving licence cards as early as 1 November 2023, and motorists in the country can expect several changes, including a new, more secure design and a possible validity extension to ten years.

Driving Licences

Francis Tuffy

3 Oct. 2022

2 min read

New Design Swiss Passports to be Issued

The Federal Office of the Swiss Police has announced that citizens of Switzerland will have a new passport with a new design from the end of October.

Passports

Francis Tuffy

3 Oct. 2022

4 min read

Putting a Face on Anonymous Financial Crime

Hosted by Dubai Police, the World Police Summit will provide a platform to explore the current challenges facing police forces and the latest technology advances, strategies, and innovations across the law enforcement and security spectrum.

Events Fraud Detection

Francis Tuffy

3 Oct. 2022

2 min read

IQ Structures Wins Tender to Protect Czech ID

IQ Structures has announced that it has been selected as the supplier of anti-counterfeiting protection for the ID card of the Czech Republic.

Company

Francis Tuffy

3 Oct. 2022

2 min read

Durasafe® Travel for Secure Data Pages

Last month, IDN reported on Landqart’s partnership with Tech5 to provide a combined solution for a certificate-based document that is durable, secure and biometrically-verifiable.

Passports

Francis Tuffy

3 Oct. 2022

5 min read

News in Brief

Finland has recently notified the EU of its willingness to test out digitising the country’s official documents, making it the first country in the union to experiment with the technology.

News

Francis Tuffy

3 Oct. 2022

3 min read

Who Can You Trust with Your ID Data?

The misuse of personal data is seen as a potential drag on the growth of the ID and secure document sector. But who do people feel they can trust more to protect their ID data – government or the private sector?

Free Government Free

Francis Tuffy

4 Sept. 2022

2 min read

Nigeria Looks to Improve Document Issuing Processes

Nigeria’s Ministry of Interior has pledged to sanitise the performance of professional service providers by improving the processing of visas, passports, marriages and citizenship applications.

Government

Francis Tuffy

4 Sept. 2022

5 min read

News in Brief

The US State Department has assembled 25,000 volunteers to try out the new online passport renewal program in advance of the service becoming available to the general public later in 2022.

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Security v Convenience – the Debate Hots Up

Deadline for EES Approaches, ETIAS Postponed

Excitement Growing for THC Online™ 2022

Airline Execs Discuss the Future of Biometric ID for Travel

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TRUSTECH Asks: What Digital Identity Future Do We Want?

META Announces LumaChrome for Government Issued Cards

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Blueprint for Facial Recognition Regulation

Nepal’s First ePassport from IDEMIA

Veridos Presents New Verification Devices

South Africa’s New Driving Licence

New Design Swiss Passports to be Issued

Putting a Face on Anonymous Financial Crime

IQ Structures Wins Tender to Protect Czech ID

Durasafe® Travel for Secure Data Pages

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Who Can You Trust with Your ID Data?

Nigeria Looks to Improve Document Issuing Processes

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