Security feature may truly be tamper proof By Zack Martin, Editor, Avisian Publications Often the emphasis is on the security used to protect the data stored in a card, but what’s equally as important are the security features techniques used to protect the data printed on the card itself. Laser engraving is nothing new, but […]

Florida is launching an educational campaign called Gather, Go, Get, designed to prepare its residents for the documents they’ll need to bring to their local driver license offices when it’s time to renew their license. Beginning Jan. 1, Floridians renewing or obtaining a new license or ID will be required to show proof of ID […]

Indiana residents will have two options when renewing their driver licenses. They can either choose one that meets federal requirements, which means they’ll have to supply multiple documents, including a birth certificate or passport, to prove their identity, or they can simply renew without the documentation. Depending on the resident’s choice, the license will either […]

The Australian State of Queensland will start issuing smart card driver license in 2010, according to the Brisbane Times. Citizens will be issued the smart cards after existing license expires. The chip on the card will store the information that appears on the card as well as digital certificates. One of the certificates will record […]

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved the PASS ID bill, which would repeal parts of the REAL ID Act. “The bill the Committee approved is a good compromise that addresses many of the concerns we all have about the current REAL ID Act,” said Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), the sponsor of […]

Jolly Technologies, a San Carlos, Calif.-based security ID software provider, has released the latest versions of its Lobby Track, ID Flow and Label Flow software that can help colleges and businesses manage visitors, track student attendance or staff time and attendance, manage events and track assets. New solutions provided in the 4.3 release include: business […]

L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. was awarded contracts and contract extensions from Delaware, Louisiana, Tennessee, Indiana and a state to be named at a later date, to continue providing secure driver’s license solutions, bringing the total value of these contracts to $27.6 million. Extension options in the yet-to-be-named state would add an additional $16 million. A […]

Gemalto announced that it will work with prime contractor Placard Pty Ltd to provide several million Sealys electronic driving licenses to the Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland, Australia over a five year period with implementation commencing in 2010. Currently, just over 3 million drivers in Queensland hold laminated driver licenses. The new […]

Dates: October 28 – 30, 2009 Location: Washington, DC Venue: Washington Convention Center URL: http://www.smartcardalliance.org/pages/activities-next-conference Contact: info@smartcardalliance.org Description: Join the Year’s Largest Government Smart Card Forum: The Smart Card Alliance’s Annual Smart Cards in Government Conference continued its growth trend in 2008, reflecting the rapid expansion of government identity and security initiatives. These initiatives have […]

A bill has been submitted in the U.S. Senate that would roll back portions of the REAL ID Act of 2005. The PASS ID Act will not require that breeder documents, birth certificates and Social Security numbers, be verified before a license is issued, according to an Associated Press report. When President Obama appointed Janet […]