Monthly Archives: September 2020
US Homeland Security expands biometric collection
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to expand its use of biometric data for immigration purposes.
DHS says it wants to publish...
Holograms for brand protection
Dr Paul Dunn
Innovative developments in materials and advanced processes, together with a desire to seek out new applications, ensure commercial holography continues to feature...
Taiwan releases new passport design
The Taiwanese government has released a new design for the country's passport.
The new design highlights the English word for "Taiwan" in the hope it...
US airport to test facial recognition at check-ins
An airport in Atlanta, Georgia, plans to test facial recognition at domestic flight check-in counters.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the trial at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport forms...
ROQU Group launches COVID-19 ‘Health Passport’
The Irish-based ROQU Group has launched Health Passport, a world-first digital platform designed to facilitate increased COVID-19 testing for businesses and the public.
ROQU Group...
Malta launches new biometric IDs
Malta is introducing new biometric identity cards for its citizens.
Newsbook reports Malta’s IDs will be polycarbonate cards with many security features to prevent tampering.
The...
Hungary recloses borders to internationals
Hungary has become the first country in the Schengen Area to reclose its borders for internationals after an increase in the number of COVID-19...
New Global Trade Body Champions Optical Security Technologies
January 15, 2025: A new international trade body has been launched to represent and promote the wide range of authentication, anti-counterfeiting and automation optical...
Preview: Falkland Islands’ New Family of Banknotes
The Government of the Falkland Islands will release a new family of banknotes on August 14, 2025—Falklands Day. The new family of notes represents...
EES and ETIAS: the EU’s New Border Management Systems [UPDATE]
As we have previously reported, the European Union has long been planning to introduce two separate but integrated border management systems. Together, the systems...
The 25 Top-Ranked Passports as of January 2025
There are several ways to assess the value of a country’s passport. One measure is the number of countries a holder can access with...
LIVE BLOG: Nevada adds “Communication Need” symbol to driver’s license and more news…
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