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Viewsafe

A one-sided window, cut out of hybrid Durasafe substrate (paper - polymer - paper). As the window is created in the paper layer, the...

UV Ink

Ink that is invisible to the naked eye and that becomes visible when irradiated with Ultra Violet (UV) light. This can consist of text, a...

Unique font

A character that does not form part of a standard font family.

Transparent ink

Transparent ink that becomes visible/invisible, depending on the angle of view and/or light.

Watermark

An image and/or text created during the paper production process by varying the density of the paper.

Varifeye

An optically variable feature comprising a window made of security foil, embedded in the paper. The foil displays different patterns, depending on the lightness/darkness...

Tracking

A security feature that is added to glued/stapled passport photos. It consists of tank tracks, which are applied using a (manual) press. Perforations are...

Touch

Perceptible relief (in the form of shapes or symbols) added for the benefit of the visually impaired. Touch consists of raised dots created by means...

Tilted laserperforation

An image created by laser perforations, carried out under different angles. The image changes depending on the angle of view.

Transparant intaglio disappearing effect

An anti-copy feature that consists of transparent intaglio, added to a reflective, gold or silver-coloured image by means of Intaglio printing. The Intaglio is...

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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Bulgarian Counterfeit Cash Operation Busted!

Authorities in Bulgaria reported on October 22 that “they have seized a large quantity of counterfeit banknotes after dismantling an operation for their...Law enforcement...