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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

Francis Tuffy

1 May 2024

3 min read

Stricter Voter ID Laws for US Elections

As voters prepare to exercise their democratic right once again, we draw on an NBC News report to examine the growing trend of stricter voter ID requirements across various states.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

28 April 2024

7 min read

ODDS 2024 – Innovate to Thrive

Nestled among seven hills overlooking the Tagus River, Portugal’s vibrant capital city Lisbon played host to the Optical & Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) 2024 conference (8-10 April).

Events

Francis Tuffy

28 April 2024

7 min read

Face-to-Face with Antoine Grenier – CEO of IDEMIA Smart Identity

Antoine Grenier is a seasoned leader, who built his strong background in engineering on large international projects.

Interviews

Mónica Peralta

26 April 2024

3 min read

The Evolution of LatAm Passports: Tradition Meets Innovation

Latin America (LatAm) boasts a rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and identities, intricately woven into the fabric of each nation. At the heart of this diversity lies the passport, a symbolic gateway that not only facilitates travel but also embodies the essence of sovereignty and citizenship.

Free Passports Free

Francis Tuffy

28 March 2024

2 min read

Nepal Digital ID to be Assigned at Birth

In a significant move toward digital identity management, the Nepalese government has commenced assigning national ID numbers to children during birth registration, aimed at maintaining a comprehensive database of citizens from early childhood.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

28 March 2024

2 min read

Reconnaissance Publishes Directory of ID Document Suppliers

Reconnaissance International, publisher of ID & Secure Document News™ (IDN), has released the inaugural edition of the Directory of ID & Secure Document Suppliers.

Company Free Free

Francis Tuffy

27 March 2024

3 min read

Stricter Voter ID Laws for US Elections

Since commenting on the state of voter ID at the 2020 US presidential election (see IDN November 2020), ID & Secure Document News™ has followed up with several other stories (IDN January 2021, June 2021 and August 2022) that demonstrate the overlap between ID, technology and politics.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

27 March 2024

4 min read

You Wouldn’t Wait 10 Years for Your Phone to Fix Itself – Would You?

In an increasingly connected world, where patches and updates are delivered to your smartphone on a daily basis, Juliette Thomas and Jérôme Boudineau, from IDEMIA Smart Identity, ask why we need to wait for an electronic ID card to be reissued before we can get an updated operating system. Well now, we don’t!

Digital Identity ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

27 March 2024

4 min read

ID Awards 2024 – Celebrating the Industry!

One of the highlights of the High Security Printing™ (HSP) conferences each year is the regional awards for the best ID documents and banknotes, which this year were presented at the HSP gala dinner in Sofia.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

27 March 2024

4 min read

High Security Printing EMEA 2024 – Justifiably Over-Subscribed!

Nestling in the heart of the Balkans, Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, was the picturesque setting for the latest edition of the High Security Printing™ (HSP) conference series (4-6 March). The sell-out event, which had to close its doors to new registrations three weeks in advance, proved to be a success for participants, exhibitors, presenters, and sponsors alike!

Events

Latest News

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

Stricter Voter ID Laws for US Elections

ODDS 2024 – Innovate to Thrive

Face-to-Face with Antoine Grenier – CEO of IDEMIA Smart Identity

The Evolution of LatAm Passports: Tradition Meets Innovation

Nepal Digital ID to be Assigned at Birth

Reconnaissance Publishes Directory of ID Document Suppliers

Stricter Voter ID Laws for US Elections

You Wouldn’t Wait 10 Years for Your Phone to Fix Itself – Would You?

ID Awards 2024 – Celebrating the Industry!

High Security Printing EMEA 2024 – Justifiably Over-Subscribed!

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