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Part 2: US 2020 Census

Kristin Stanberry Part 1 of our series focused on the purpose of the Census in American life. Part 2 will look at exactly who is...
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Microprinting placement

Joel Zlotnick, Tyra McConnell and Traci Moran Counterfeit Deterrence Laboratory Office of Fraud Prevention Programmes Bureau of Consular Affairs US Department of State Introduction Microprinting is primarily a security feature...
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Part 2: How to increase remote workforce productivity

In this article, we continue with theme of how you can use Microsoft Azure to keep your remote workforce dynamic in these times. How you...

SURYS Photometrix explained

The way we identify ourselves has changed and development of critical online services makes the identification process even more critical. When it comes to...
azerbaijan banknotes

Azerbaijan updates banknote designs

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has updated the designs of its AZN 1, AZN 5 and AZN 50 banknotes, Trend news agency reports. According...
us census

Part 1: US 2020 Census

Kristin Stanberry As I write this article, the US Census Bureau has just completed the 2020 Census, which is quite an accomplishment during the COVID-19...
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Bahamas issues new banknote

The Central Bank of The Bahamas has released its new BSD 5 banknote, the seventh instalment in its CRISP Evolution family of banknotes. Consistent with...
norway passport

Norway launches new passport

Norway has issued its first new passports to Ine Eriksen Søreide, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Monica Mæland, Minister of Justice and Public Security,...

This banknote shows security importance

Henk van Zanten Generally speaking, counterfeit banknotes can be easily distinguished from genuine notes by checking the security features and printing techniques used in and...
germany austria

Germany, Austria extend border controls

The German Ministry of Interior has decided to extend border controls with Austria for another six months. Schengen Visa Info reports the ministry determined that...

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

To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here: For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...

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...

Pre-2020 Oman Banknotes Not Legal Tender by end of 2024 [UPDATE]

All Oman banknotes issued before 2020 will cease to be legal tender and will be demonetized on December 31, 2024, according to the Central...

Cambodia Issues 200,000 Riel Commemorative Banknote

On October 16, 2024, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) put into circulation a banknote to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the coronation of...

How Social Changes Created the Need for Personal ID Documents

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...