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Aftab Anwar Baloch

29 July 2024

4 min read

The Challenges of Fake Degrees in Pakistan

The issue of fake degree certification has long troubled Pakistan’s educational landscape, posing significant challenges to the integrity of academic qualifications and the credibility of educational institutions.

Fraud Detection

Francis Tuffy

29 July 2024

2 min read

Covestro Honoured at SDS 2024

Covestro’s Specialty Films division, a leading player in materials for passports and ID cards, has received the Blue Shield Market Development Award at the annual Security Document Summit (SDS) in China – recognising the division’s commitment to enhancing the security of citizen identification documents.

Company

Francis Tuffy

21 July 2024

2 min read

Dutch Secure Documents Enhanced with Innovative Security Features

The Dutch National Office for Identity Data (RvIG) unveiled the next generation of Dutch passports and national ID cards at the recent Identity Week conference in Amsterdam.

Company

$A Case for Diffractive Combination Technologies$

Andreas Schilling

21 July 2024

2 min read

A Case for Diffractive Combination Technologies

Since physical documents such as national passports remain the root of trust for establishing identities, the necessity to stay well ahead of counterfeiters is paramount.

Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

16 July 2024

5 min read

News in Brief

The European Union (EU) and Serbia have signed an agreement to enhance operational cooperation in border management with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, known as Frontex.

News

Francis Tuffy

16 July 2024

1 min read

Reconnaissance Launches Industry Reference Glossary

Reconnaissance International – the leading global source of business intelligence on currency, identity, authentication, tax stamps, and traceability – has unveiled a new industry reference glossary.

Company

Francis Tuffy

16 July 2024

4 min read

Venue Tickets Follow Visa Stickers into the Digital

Previously, in ID & Secure Document News™, I have written about the demise of the paper visa in favour of electronic versions that offer greater convenience and functionality over their physical counterparts (see IDN March 2024). In this editorial I will look at another application where digital is rapidly replacing physical.

Digital Identity Free Free

Francis Tuffy

16 July 2024

2 min read

New Document Issue

The Directorate of Bulgarian Identity Documents has announced the introduction of a new model of ID card, which will contain biometric data of two fingerprints and facial biometric data, in addition to the physical image.

ID Cards

16 July 2024

4 min read

Veridos Started as a Vision, 10 Years Ago

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Veridos has been at the forefront of providing innovative passport systems and digital identity solutions, adapting to the ever-evolving digital landscape while addressing the growing need for security and reliability.

Company

Francis Tuffy

16 July 2024

3 min read

HSP Latin America Returns to the ‘Land of Desert and Glaciers’

The 2024 High Security Printing™ (HSP) Latin America conference took place for the second time in its 12-year history in Chile, a country renowned for its contrasting landscapes, ranging from the world’s driest desert to ancient, unexplored glaciers.

Events

Francis Tuffy

16 July 2024

2 min read

New UK Government Rules Out Digital ID Cards

The new Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has definitively ruled out the introduction of digital ID cards in the UK, following a call from former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair for such documents to aid in migration control.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

27 June 2024

2 min read

Swiss Digital Identity Law Approved

Switzerland’s National Council has decisively approved the Federal Council’s new proposal for the introduction of electronic proof of identity (eID). This development marks a significant technological step forward, following the rejection of an initial proposal three years ago. The new eID is projected to be introduced in 2026.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

27 June 2024

5 min read

News in Brief

The recent election in Congo has been marred by significant issues related to poor-quality voter ID cards, casting a shadow over the democratic process.

News

Mónica Peralta

27 June 2024

1 min read

The Evolution of LatAm Passports: Tradition Meets Innovation – Part 3

In the final episode of this three-part series (see IDN April and May 2024), we complete our criss-cross journey through the gallery of Latin American travel documents. Alphabetically, we had got as far as the passport of Panama. Our travels recommence this month with Paraguay, concluding in Venezuela.

Passports

Armin Reuter

27 June 2024

3 min read

Innovations Leading the Way to the Future Travel Experience

In an EU-funded research project, a broad consortium of developers and researchers has laid the foundations for the smart border management of the future. Combining the highest security standards with convenient travel, the D4FLY project, led by Veridos, focuses on new solutions for identity and document verification, including AI and biometrics.

Free Travel Free

Francis Tuffy

27 June 2024

2 min read

EU Digital Identity Regulation Enters into Force

On 20 May 2024, the Digital Identity Regulation came into force, marking a significant step in the evolution of digital identity management across the European Union.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

27 June 2024

5 min read

Outstanding Design and Innovation in Latin American and Caribbean ID Documents

The prestigious Regional Banknote and ID Document of the Year Awards form part of the industry’s High Security Printing™ (HSP) Latin America conference. This year’s event was held in Santiago, Chile, with the awards presented at a special ceremony during the conference dinner on 4 June, at the Viña Santa Carolina winery.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

27 June 2024

7 min read

ID4Africa – Celebrating 10 Years of Advancing Digital Identity for Development

In May 2024, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of ID4Africa, the premier global gathering for the Identity for Development (ID4D) movement, celebrated its 10th anniversary in Cape Town, South Africa.

Events

Francis Tuffy

27 June 2024

2 min read

Council Calls for Global Adoption of Digital Health Certificates

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued a call to governments worldwide to join the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN). This initiative aims to prevent problems surrounding travel restrictions in the event of future health crises.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

29 May 2024

3 min read

Advances in Smartphone Display Technology Improve Biometrics

The evolution of smartphone display technology has significantly advanced biometric authentication, particularly in fingerprint recognition. Modern smartphones, such as the recently released Vivo X100s, are at the forefront of this innovation, featuring sophisticated under-display fingerprint sensors that enhance both security and user convenience.

Biometrics

Latest News

The Challenges of Fake Degrees in Pakistan

Covestro Honoured at SDS 2024

Dutch Secure Documents Enhanced with Innovative Security Features

A Case for Diffractive Combination Technologies

News in Brief

Reconnaissance Launches Industry Reference Glossary

Venue Tickets Follow Visa Stickers into the Digital

New Document Issue

Veridos Started as a Vision, 10 Years Ago

HSP Latin America Returns to the ‘Land of Desert and Glaciers’

New UK Government Rules Out Digital ID Cards

Swiss Digital Identity Law Approved

News in Brief

The Evolution of LatAm Passports: Tradition Meets Innovation – Part 3

Innovations Leading the Way to the Future Travel Experience

EU Digital Identity Regulation Enters into Force

Outstanding Design and Innovation in Latin American and Caribbean ID Documents

ID4Africa – Celebrating 10 Years of Advancing Digital Identity for Development

Council Calls for Global Adoption of Digital Health Certificates

Advances in Smartphone Display Technology Improve Biometrics

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