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UAE’s New Pass Service Uses “Face Print” System
Residents of the United Arab Emirates will soon be able to use facial recognition technology to authenticate their identity and access services. Known as...
The IT Compliance Plan (Part 2)
In today’s business environment, it’s imperative for most organizations to have an IT Compliance Plan in place to ensure that they are aligned with...
Global Trade Body Warns Again Over Surge in Fake Covid Cards
Government and law enforcement authorities are urged to step up anti-counterfeiting measures following “disturbing” reports about a surge in fake COVID cards.
In April...
Cambodia Launches a New 30,000-Riel Banknote
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement (October 23, 1991 – October 23, 2021) Cambodia will begin circulating a new 30,000-Riel...
The IT Compliance Plan (Part 1)
With most of Corporate America working remotely now and for the foreseeable future, data privacy laws such as the GDPR and the CCPA are...
Costa Rica issues new 1,000- and 10,000-colon polymer notes
The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) plans to introduce polymer versions of the CRC 1,000 and CRC10,000 banknotes on 15 October 2021. Q...
Vietnam Is Now Issuing Chip-based ID Cards to Its Citizens
Vietnam is now issuing chip-based ID cards to its citizens, consolidating several personal documents and records, including driver’s license, social insurance, and COVID-19 vaccination...
Counterfeit Driver’s Licenses: An Increasing Threat
Counterfeit driver's licenses are used to facilitate underaged drinking, identity theft, terrorism, check & bank fraud, and returned goods fraud. These acts cost each...
How Virtualization Helps Data Protection & Disaster Recovery
With today’s nearly 99% Remote Workforce, which is likely to remain in force for a long time to come, many businesses across Corporate America...
The 10 Top-Ranked Passports for 2021
What makes a country’s passport valuable? One measure is the number of countries one can access with that passport—no visa required.
The Henley Passport Index (HPI) is...
Modern Optical Features for ID Documents: Part 4
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: New Mexico now offers mobile ID app and more news…
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Optimizing Serialization: Part 5
This series about serial number optimization has covered letterpress, ink properties, font design, and position dependence. Two deficiencies of the position dependence concepts as...
Covestro unveils polymeric substrate for security printing
Covestro made the following announcement on November 29, 2024.
Covestro is excited to introduce CERTEVO, an innovative polymeric printing substrate. It is designed for advanced...
Argentina Releases a New 20,000-Pesos Banknote
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) put a new $20,000 banknote into circulation on November 13, 2024. Argentina’s ongoing high inflation rate...
