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Francis Tuffy

18 Feb. 2025

3 min read

Machines are Biased, They Learn it From Humans

Facial recognition, as a technology, is becoming more common, finding applications for law enforcement, border management and commercial enterprise. However, this has raised concerns about how it is being used and whether clear rules exist to govern it. To address this, the Biometrics Institute, an organisation that studies the responsible use of biometrics, recently published a report called ‘Members’ Viewpoints: The Use of Facial Recognition in Policing.’

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

10 Feb. 2025

1 min read

5-Year Postage Stamp Deal

Spectra Systems Corporation, a Rhode Island-based provider of secure transaction technologies, has announced that its security printing division, Cartor Security Printers, has secured a 5-year contract to produce postage stamps for an undisclosed postal supplier within the European Union. The agreement is expected to generate revenue of between $3 million and $4 million over its duration.

Company Fraud Detection

Francis Tuffy

3 Feb. 2025

1 min read

ODDS 2025 – Call for Papers DEADLINE

The Optical & Digital Document Security™ conference (15-17 September 2025 in Warsaw, Poland) is regarded as THE technical conference for physical, digital and virtual document security.

Events

Francis Tuffy

3 Feb. 2025

5 min read

News in Brief

In its final days, the Biden administration prepared an executive order that emphasises the use of digital identity technologies, such as mobile driving licences (mDLs), to enhance identity verification for public benefit programmes.

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Francis Tuffy

3 Feb. 2025

3 min read

The UK Now Has Digital ID Cards, in All but Name

The debate over national ID cards in the UK has been going on for years, with various initiatives failing in overcoming public resistance to the idea (see IDN September 2020). But despite the lack of a formal national ID card, the UK has effectively adopted digital identity systems that serve the same purpose.

Digital Identity

Vito Fabbrizio

3 Feb. 2025

3 min read

HID – Keeping a Critical Gateway Running in Asia

The Batam Centre seaport in Indonesia is one of southeast Asia’s busiest and most complex border crossing points. Situated at the intersection of Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia, Batam Centre serves as a vital conduit for international travelers and trade. With approximately 4.2 million passengers moving through Batam’s domestic and international ferry terminals in the first half of 2024, the location is a linchpin to regional connectivity.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

3 Feb. 2025

2 min read

New Document Issue

The US ‘Bridge’ visa sticker replaced the ‘Lincoln’ visa design in July 2023, with both versions remaining valid until their printed expiration. An updated design of the Bridge visa has now been issued.

ID Cards

Armin Reuter

3 Feb. 2025

2 min read

Four Technologies Driving the Future of Digital Identity Management

For years, proof of identity relied solely on physical documents like passports or driving licences. However, the rise of new technologies has ushered in a wave of digital alternatives that offer greater convenience and security. Veridos, a leading provider of identity solutions, has identified four key technologies driving the evolution of digital identities.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

3 Feb. 2025

2 min read

Document Scanner Launched to Detect Face Morphing

Regula, a developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, has unveiled the ForensicScope Regula 4125, a portable ID document scanner designed to detect face morphing, a sophisticated method of identity fraud that poses significant challenges to biometric systems.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

3 Feb. 2025

3 min read

Identity Farming: A New Challenge to Identity Verification Systems

A new and alarming threat to identity verification systems has emerged, as researchers at iProov1 have uncovered an operation known as ‘identity farming’.

Digital Identity Free Free

Francis Tuffy

3 Feb. 2025

4 min read

Editorial: A Year of Acquisitions

The secure document and identity sector is going through a period of significant change, driven by mergers and acquisitions that I covered throughout 2024. As we start a new year, I want to take a step back and consider not just the headlines but the historical events and strategic thinking behind them.

Editorial

Francis Tuffy

27 Jan. 2025

2 min read

Sri Lanka Starts Digital ID Transformation

Sri Lanka has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation project with the introduction of the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SL-UDI) programme. This initiative aims to replace the country’s traditional physical identification card system with a digital ID infrastructure, modernising identity verification and access to services for its citizens.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

20 Jan. 2025

2 min read

A Partnership for Security Papers

On 13 January 2025, DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE, a German leader in the production of specialty and security papers, announced the acquisition of UK-based PORTALS PAPER Ltd, a well-known producer of high-security papers for passports and identity documents. This union merges the complementary strengths of two companies with rich traditions in secure papermaking, marking a significant development in the field of identity and counterfeit protection.

Company

Francis Tuffy

14 Jan. 2025

1 min read

Outgoing US Administration Gives Push to mDLs

In its final days, the Biden administration is preparing an executive order that emphasises the use of digital identity technologies, such as mobile driving licences (mDLs), to enhance identity verification for public benefit programmes.

Driving Licences

Francis Tuffy

25 Dec. 2024

2 min read

TECH5 Wins US Law Enforcement Contract

TECH5 has initiated the modernisation of the Virginia State Police’s Livescan systems, a critical upgrade aimed at enhancing biometric identification processes.

Company

Tobias Nuessle

24 Dec. 2024

4 min read

How the ID Industry Can Become More Sustainable and Help to Raise Awareness for Greener Travel

The travel and tourism industry is a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions. Various studies and reports in recent years have estimated that the industry is responsible for approximately 8-11% of global emissions.

Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

24 Dec. 2024

2 min read

New Document Issue San Marino ID Card

HID, a global provider of identity solutions, has unveiled its role in developing and deploying San Marino’s latest contactless ID card. This new national ID integrates security features and enhanced operational capabilities, representing advances in identity management for the historic republic.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

24 Dec. 2024

2 min read

Asia Celebrates Outstanding Design and Innovation

The annual Regional Banknote and ID Document of the Year Awards, a highlight of the High Security Printing ™ Asia Conference, took place in Bangkok, Thailand on 3 December. This prestigious event brought together industry leaders to celebrate exceptional achievements in design, security, and technological innovation across identity systems and banknotes.

Events Free Free

Francis Tuffy

24 Dec. 2024

3 min read

IDQR: Codes That Link Cards to Data

At the recent High Security Printing™ Asia conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Serge Wsevolojskoy, Product Manager for Security Features at IDEMIA Smart Identity, presented a comprehensive technical overview of the company’s new Identity Document Quick Response (IDQR) security system.

ID Cards Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

24 Dec. 2024

5 min read

News in Brief

A sharp rise in AI-assisted identity fraud is reshaping cybersecurity on a global scale, as highlighted in the 2025 Identity Fraud Report released by the Entrust Cybersecurity Institute.

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Machines are Biased, They Learn it From Humans

5-Year Postage Stamp Deal

ODDS 2025 – Call for Papers DEADLINE

News in Brief

The UK Now Has Digital ID Cards, in All but Name

HID – Keeping a Critical Gateway Running in Asia

New Document Issue

Four Technologies Driving the Future of Digital Identity Management

Document Scanner Launched to Detect Face Morphing

Identity Farming: A New Challenge to Identity Verification Systems

Editorial: A Year of Acquisitions

Sri Lanka Starts Digital ID Transformation

A Partnership for Security Papers

Outgoing US Administration Gives Push to mDLs

TECH5 Wins US Law Enforcement Contract

How the ID Industry Can Become More Sustainable and Help to Raise Awareness for Greener Travel

New Document Issue San Marino ID Card

Asia Celebrates Outstanding Design and Innovation

IDQR: Codes That Link Cards to Data

News in Brief

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