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Gesture biometrics

According to media reports, gesture-based biometrics are evolving rapidly, their usage primarily being associated with mobile devices and near field communications (NFC). The concept...

Changes in border control

All over Europe the face of border control at airports is changing. The conventional checkpoints with border officers in inspection booths are gradually being...

The Estonian ID card

The idea of an Estonian national identity document in the shape of a card came up back in 1997. As a young generation and...

Current aspects in machine authentication of security documents

In part 1 of this publication Ulrich Schneider and Uwe Seidel discussed the current situation regarding the application of machine authentication systems to security...

Avoiding amorphousness

Since the start of the century, the dramatically increased need for adequate border protection and control as well as for effective identification procedures in...

Personalization of ID documents

Laser marking of ID documents is increasing. Mandated in European Union driving licences, selected by governments on every continent to personalise over one fifth...

Mobile biometrics

Modern mobile devices such as smartphones are equipped with a variety of sensors, ranging from motion measurement and GPS to biometric sensors. Some experts...

The Trusted ID: Its Invention and Reality

In their new book, Personal Identification: Modern Development and Security Implications (Second Edition), co-authors David J. Haas and Brian Zimmer offer a comprehensive look at...

Evolution of a Federal Gen AI Bill: What Needs to be Done

On October 24, 2024, the Biden Administration issued a National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address the significant implications of AI...

Government Leaders on Digital ID Adoption: Lessons Learned

Global Government Forum’s Digital Leaders Study 2023 identified digital ID systems as an essential capability for seamless citizen-centric services. However, some governments have also experienced pushback...

Modern Optical Features for ID Documents: Part 1

If you’re overwhelmed by the vast number and types of optical features available to add security to identity documents, you’re not alone. In this...

LIVE BLOG: TSA approves extended use of mDLs after REAL ID enforcement begins

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