The citizen ID document market continues to see a rise in smartcard penetration to accommodate the convergence of physical and digital identity/security. 

 Identification documents now act as a multiplier to access various government services (onsite/online).  The ID industry highly values all-in-one secure identification document concepts that are robust, of high quality, difficult to replicate while easy to verify and remember for core government ID document programs.  

 ID documents created using Specialty Films together with multi-layer security features can help deter document counterfeiting and alteration.  For secure ID documents, this can start with the raw substrate material, film production, security features including variable personalization in protecting the citizen document’s physical and digital chip elements within. 

 This industry presentation will showcase the latest all-in-one passport and ID card concepts leveraging specialty films and security features for strong citizen identification.