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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

Corinna Schindler

29 May 2024

3 min read

Seamless Travel Can Become a Reality

Automated and biometric solutions can make travel safe, easy, and hassle- free. But there are still challenges to overcome – and not just technical ones.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

23 May 2024

4 min read

I Don’t Know About You, But I’m Getting Confused

I don’t know if you remember, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, several conspiracy theories circulated regarding Bill Gates and his involvement with digital identity. One theory claimed that Gates was pushing for widespread vaccination in order to implement a digital identification system tied to vaccination records.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

23 May 2024

2 min read

The Dawn of AI-Driven Counterfeits

In years to come, the ID and secure document research community will look back at the year 2024 with a hint of nostalgia as it fondly remembers the days of human- engineered counterfeits prior to the age of artificial intelligence (AI) enabled security attacks. The keynote address at the recent ODDS conference in Lisbon explained what we can look forward to.

Fraud Detection

Mónica Peralta

23 May 2024

2 min read

The Evolution of LatAm Passports: Tradition Meets Innovation – Part 2

In the first of this three-part series (see IDN April 2024), we delved into the rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and identities that make up Latin America (LatAm), and how they are distilled into the travel document of each country. Last month we got as far as the passport of El Salvador. We pick up the story, this month, in Guatemala.

Passports

Francis Tuffy

23 May 2024

3 min read

ODDS 2024: Still Innovating After All These Years

The Optical & Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) conference series has established itself as the only technical conference for advances in the crossover between physical, digital, and virtual document security. ODDS has been the launchpad for numerous new techniques that go on to achieve commercial success in the ID and secure document industry.

Events

Francis Tuffy

23 May 2024

3 min read

Will We Still Be Looking at Passports in 20 Years?

By his own admission, Renaud Laffont-Leenhardt, Product Line Director for Travel Documents at Thales, will have long retired by 2044, but that didn’t stop him from presenting a compelling vision for travel documents at the recent ODDS conference.

Events Free Passports Free

Francis Tuffy

23 May 2024

2 min read

HSP Latin America is Sell-out Success for Chile

Registration is now closed for this year’s High Security Printing™ (HSP) Latin America conference, which will take place in Santiago, Chile, from 3-5 June. As with previous HSP conferences, Reconnaissance has had to close registration weeks ahead of the event due to its popularity.

Events

Francis Tuffy

22 May 2024

5 min read

News in Brief

The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators has announced the launch of its Digital Trust Service, with Utah and Maryland being the first states to sign on.

News

Francis Tuffy

20 May 2024

2 min read

TOPPAN Gravity’s New Passport Manufacturing and Issuance Plant in Ethiopia

TOPPAN Gravity Ethiopia Share Company, a joint venture between TOPPAN Gravity Ltd and the government of Ethiopia, has embarked on a project to establish a state-of-the-art passport manufacturing and issuance plant in Addis Ababa.

Passports

Francis Tuffy

1 May 2024

2 min read

The Universal Usability of DOVIDs

Diffractive optically variable image devices (DOVIDs) are highly effective and robust security features for identity documents. Their inherent sophistication and security are known to offer a multitude of benefits in combating counterfeiting and ensuring the authenticity of ID documents.

Technical Features

Latest News

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

Seamless Travel Can Become a Reality

I Don’t Know About You, But I’m Getting Confused

The Dawn of AI-Driven Counterfeits

The Evolution of LatAm Passports: Tradition Meets Innovation – Part 2

ODDS 2024: Still Innovating After All These Years

Will We Still Be Looking at Passports in 20 Years?

HSP Latin America is Sell-out Success for Chile

News in Brief

TOPPAN Gravity’s New Passport Manufacturing and Issuance Plant in Ethiopia

The Universal Usability of DOVIDs

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