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Francis Tuffy

29 April 2025

2 min read

Nominations Invited for First International Optical Technologies Awards

The spotlight is on innovation for optical security features in ID and secure document protection, as entries open for the inaugural ‘Excellence in Optical Technologies Awards’.

Events

Lic Mónica Peralta

29 April 2025

5 min read

Newborns and Children At High Risk in Digital ID World

In today’s digital world, where secure authentication is a growing priority, the digitisation of documents appears to be an attractive solution to meet administrative and personal identification needs. However, this transition significantly impacts the handling of birth certificates and early- age identity management, exposing them to evolving risks, especially as scammers continue to develop more sophisticated tactics.

CRVS

Francis Tuffy

27 April 2025

3 min read

Making Sure Professionals Are Who They Claim to be

A recent online article from Maryia Valchanina, Head of Data Processing at Regula, sheds light on one of the lesser-discussed challenges in the field of document authentication—the verification of professional identity documents. Unlike conventional passports or national ID cards, which benefit from widespread standardisation and well-established verification protocols, these specialised documents often exist in a fragmented regulatory landscape.

Digital Identity ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

21 April 2025

2 min read

Europe Launches Technical Consultation on EUDI Wallet

The European Commission has opened a public consultation on 12 new Implementing Acts that will define the technical and legal framework for the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, as established under Regulation (EU) 2024/1183. Running from 15 April to 13 May 2025, the consultation focuses on trust services, interoperability, and security standards essential for the deployment of the EUDI Wallet across Member States.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

15 April 2025

2 min read

Change of Leadership at Veridos

Veridos GmbH, a joint venture of the Security Tech Group Giesecke+Devrient and the Bundesdruckerei Group, has announced a change in the management board.

Company

Francis Tuffy

6 April 2025

2 min read

US Identity Papers on the Way

From 11 April 2025, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin enforcing a regulation that requires all non-US citizens aged 18 and over to carry physical documentation confirming that they have registered their identity with DHS. This policy, detailed in the Interim Final Rule published in the Federal Register, is a renewed application of provisions within the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and is aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement through biometric and document-based identity verification.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

31 March 2025

2 min read

Programme Highlights from ODDS 2025

The technical committee of the Optical & Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) conference, which takes place in Warsaw, Poland from 15-17 September 2025, has now completed its judging of the abstracts submitted for the conference.

Events ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

31 March 2025

4 min read

Editorial: Identity in Crisis – Digital or Physical?

If you started reading this in anticipation of a definitive answer on how digital and physical ID documents can co-exist, I should apologise. It’s actually a personal look at how I might go about reasserting my identity in the event of a major crisis. But like many thought-experiments, you can learn a lot when you stress-test your ideas in extreme circumstances.

Digital Identity ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

31 March 2025

2 min read

New Document Issues

On 17 February 2025, Cameroon launched a new generation biometric ID card system. The rollout, managed by German tech firm Augentic under a 15-year contract with Cameroon’s General Delegation for National Security (DGSN) began with online pre-enrolment, followed by physical enrolment in regional capitals. The new system aims to issue national identity cards within 48 hours of application.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

31 March 2025

3 min read

Intergraf 2025: Innovation with Responsibility

In March, government authorities and agencies, along with security printing companies and technology providers, gathered in Milan, Italy for Intergraf Currency+Identity 2025. By providing an open platform for an exchange of ideas amongst innovators and users of ID and secure documents, the conference provided insights into emerging trends and challenges in the passport, ID card, and digital identity domains.

Events

Francis Tuffy

31 March 2025

2 min read

EU Pushes Ahead on Digital IDs

The European Union (EU) is making significant progress in its digital identity initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to standardising digital identification systems across member states. These efforts aim to enhance security within the region, with various countries implementing advanced digital ID solutions.

Digital Identity

Marc-Julian Siewert

31 March 2025

2 min read

These Seven Facts Clarify Mobile IDs

The ongoing digitisation of personal identification demands reliable solutions for secure identification. Mobile IDs have proven to provide a simple verification method via mobile devices. Despite its growing popularity, many use cases for this technology remain largely unexplored. In this article, Veridos’ CEO, Marc-Julian Siewert reveals the full potential of mobile IDs.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

31 March 2025

2 min read

Well-Engineered Enrolment Kiosks Save Time and Errors

Capturing biometric data has traditionally been a time-consuming and labour-intensive process, requiring significant staff intervention, multiple touchpoints, and presenting a heightened risk of human error. Today, the deployment of advanced enrolment kiosks has transformed these tasks, automating each step of data collection and verification to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

31 March 2025

5 min read

News in Brief

The PQC4eMRTD (Post-Quantum Cryptography for electronic Machine- Readable Travel Documents) project is a European initiative launched on 28 February, aimed at enhancing the security of electronic machine-readable travel documents (eMRTDs), such as electronic passports, against emerging threats posed by advances in quantum computing.

News

Francis Tuffy

31 March 2025

4 min read

Interview with Jean-Pierre Ting, President of TOPPAN Security

In just five years, TOPPAN Security has emerged as a real force in the global identity solutions market. Backed by TOPPAN, one of the world’s largest technology companies, TOPPAN Security has made strategic acquisitions and tactical moves, notably expanding its footprint in Africa. With the recent launch of the new Ethiopian ePassport, the ongoing construction of a state-of- the-art facility in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the recent acquisition of Citizen Identity Solutions from HID, the company is clearly on an upward trajectory.

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Francis Tuffy

30 March 2025

2 min read

Data Science Helps Secure Biometric Authentication

Biometric authentication traditionally relies on single identifiers like fingerprints or facial scans. However, these can be spoofed or altered by ageing, injury, or illness. To counter this, researchers are embracing biometric fusion, which combines multiple biometric inputs — including facial geometry, fingerprints, voice, and even behavioural patterns — to validate identity with greater certainty. A recent article on Data Science Central, explores how emerging techniques in data science are driving these systems forward.

Biometrics

Francis Tuffy

24 March 2025

2 min read

Survey Reveals Declining Trust in Digital ID Services

The 2025 Thales Digital Trust Index reveals a noticeable decline in global consumer trust across digital services. The study, encompassing over 14,000 consumers across 14 countries, indicates that no sector achieved a trust rating greater than 50%, underscoring widespread scepticism towards personal data handling practices in the digital domain.

Digital Identity Studies, Reports

Francis Tuffy

17 March 2025

2 min read

Organic Growth Powers Orell Füssli’s Expansion in Secure Documents

Orell Füssli (OF) has reported significant organic growth in its security printing and identity documents activities, reinforcing its position in secure document production. The company’s focus on expanding its core business without acquisitions has allowed it to achieve steady and sustainable progress, driven by strategic initiatives and increased demand for its products.

Company ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

17 March 2025

2 min read

Colour-Changing Smart Materials for Rapid Authentication

At the recent High Security Printing™ EMEA conference in Basel, Switzerland, Dr Alexander Brannan from the University of Manchester, and Gary Spinks of Security Fibres UK, presented advances in colour-changing smart materials designed for rapid authentication. This technology addresses key issues in anticounterfeiting by integrating academic research with industrial application.

Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

10 March 2025

2 min read

Malawi Signs New Passport Deal

The Malawian government has formalised a 5-year contract valued at roughly $30 million with Madras Security Printers (MSP) Private Limited, an Indian firm specialising in security printing and eGovernment solutions. This agreement aims to enhance the nation's passport issuance system by addressing previous inefficiencies and security vulnerabilities.

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Latest News

Nominations Invited for First International Optical Technologies Awards

Newborns and Children At High Risk in Digital ID World

Making Sure Professionals Are Who They Claim to be

Europe Launches Technical Consultation on EUDI Wallet

Change of Leadership at Veridos

US Identity Papers on the Way

Programme Highlights from ODDS 2025

Editorial: Identity in Crisis – Digital or Physical?

New Document Issues

Intergraf 2025: Innovation with Responsibility

EU Pushes Ahead on Digital IDs

These Seven Facts Clarify Mobile IDs

Well-Engineered Enrolment Kiosks Save Time and Errors

News in Brief

Interview with Jean-Pierre Ting, President of TOPPAN Security

Data Science Helps Secure Biometric Authentication

Survey Reveals Declining Trust in Digital ID Services

Organic Growth Powers Orell Füssli’s Expansion in Secure Documents

Colour-Changing Smart Materials for Rapid Authentication

Malawi Signs New Passport Deal

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