Monthly Archives: April 2023
Making Secure Electronic Documents Cyber Resilient: Part 2
The first article in this new series explained how Cybersecurity works in an e-Passport scheme. Now the authors do a deep dive into the verification mechanisms...
Virginia is Issuing Redesigned Driver’s License and ID Card
Effective April 24, 2023, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is issuing driver’s licenses and ID cards in a new design. The cards were...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 11
In the previous article, expert Ravi Das introduced the physiology of the retina and provided background on the development of retinal scanners. Here, he...
Idaho Driver’s License, ID Cards Have a New Design
The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles started issuing driver’s licenses and ID cards in a new design on April 12, 2023.
“The new license showcases...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 10
In the previous article, Ravi Das explained how to evaluate a facial recognition system as well as the advantages and disadvantages of that technology. Next in...
UAE Issues New 1,000-Dirham Polymer Banknote
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) put a new 1,000-Dirham banknote into circulation on April 10, 2023. The new note integrates...
Switzerland Introduces a New Generation Driving License
As of April 15, 2023, anyone who orders a driving license in Switzerland will receive a new generation, high-security license in credit card format...
Uganda Upgrades Its ePassports to Polycarbonate Substrate
Uganda has upgraded its ePassports by switching from a paper-based document to a polycarbonate substrate, according to an announcement by the country’s Ministry of...
Finland Launches an Updated ePassport and eID card
Effective March 13, 2023, ePassports and national identity cards issued by Finnish authorities have a new look—inside and out—and advanced security features.
At first glance,...
History of the U.S. Passport: Part 5
In this ongoing series of articles, Tom Topol—passport expert, collector, and author of Let Pass or Die—chronicles the fascinating history of the U.S. Passport. So far...
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Reducing the Environmental Impact of Identity Documents
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. This document aims to outline the ongoing work and the various...
Many Danish Banknotes Won’t be Legal Tender after May 2025
The Danmarks Nationalbank has announced that the following notes will cease to be legal tender as of May 31, 2025:
All Danish banknotes issued from...
Namibia’s Commemorative Banknote Honoring Hage G. Geingob
The Bank of Namibia recently introduced a N$60.00 Commemorative Banknote in honor of the late Dr. Hage G. Geingob, a past president and historical...
LIVE BLOG: REAL ID required to access military bases, federal buildings starting May 7th
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The 2025 International Optical Technologies Awards
The search is on for the best in commercial optical security technologies with entries open for the first ‘Excellence in Optical Technologies Awards’.
The 2025...
Reducing the Environmental Impact of Identity Documents
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. This document aims to outline the ongoing work and the various...
Many Danish Banknotes Won’t be Legal Tender after May 2025
The Danmarks Nationalbank has announced that the following notes will cease to be legal tender as of May 31, 2025:
All Danish banknotes issued from...
Namibia’s Commemorative Banknote Honoring Hage G. Geingob
The Bank of Namibia recently introduced a N$60.00 Commemorative Banknote in honor of the late Dr. Hage G. Geingob, a past president and historical...
LIVE BLOG: REAL ID required to access military bases, federal buildings starting May 7th
To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:
For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...
The 2025 International Optical Technologies Awards
The search is on for the best in commercial optical security technologies with entries open for the first ‘Excellence in Optical Technologies Awards’.
The 2025...
