Next generation polycarbonate data page

ID security solutions, protecting your biodata

In a passport, the primary target for counterfeit attacks is the bio-data information. To safeguard this critical document holder information, secure and sophisticated ID components are essential. Whether through the use of a durable substrate like polycarbonate or the addition of a holographic laminate or patch for paper data pages, these security features help protect against the risk of unauthorized alterations to genuine holder details.

Explorer: the polycarbonate data page

Dedicated to enhancing the security of polycarbonate identity documents, the Explorer polycarbonate data page showcases the next generation of design and security features for passport bio-data pages and polycarbonate ID cards.

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Case study:

The development of the polycarbonate bio data page for the new Australian passport

This case study talks about the collaboration and innovation between De La Rue and Note Printing Australia (NPA) to develop the next generation polycarbonate bio data page for the new Australian passport.

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Fibre hinge

Polycarbonate data pages require a secure and durable hinge solution that enables them to be simply integrated into a passport book. The hinge protects against the potential threats of removal and replacement with counterfeited or forged pages without compromising the integrity of the polycarbonate monoblock construction.

The innovative patented Fibre Hinge technology offers a secure and durable solution that is also elegant and unique in appearance, allowing for design flexibility.

Multiple monofilaments form a complex interweave that renders it almost impossible to reattach a previously removed data page without revealing clear evidence of tampering. The data page attached via the Fibre Hinge also retains a 100% monoblock construction thus removing the vulnerability associated with delamination or splitting.

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DLR woven thread

Designed to protect the front or back of the data page, a unique solution integrates a secure holographic thread within the polycarbonate construction. With expertise in thread design and development, a range of design and width options are available to enhance security.

Polycarbonate production takes place in a state-of-the-art facility that meets ISO14644 standards for controlled environments. With a world-class clean room and an automated process, this ensures the highest quality products while minimizing potential contamination.

Our advanced bio-data page solution ensures multi-layered protection against the threat of counterfeit and fraud. Fused under immense heat and pressure, our polycarbonate design solution can incorporate a broad range of security components, including optically variable inks, holograms and tactile surface embossing.

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Holographic laminates

The ICAO 9303 document specifications recommend a holographic element should be used to protect the biodata page of all passports to avoid counterfeit attack. This is because of the range and versatility of optical feature effects that holography can provide, from Fresnels to rainbow iridescence and kinetic animation to stereograms. The ability to combine these effects across HRI and metalized areas ensure that the data behind the hologram remains protected but can still be easily authenticated

A global leader in secure classical ‘rainbow’ holography since the early 1990s, our capabilities and processes have continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of the market. By combining design and effects-based imaging, a direct-write holographic imaging platform has been developed, enabling new, distinguished effects with higher brightness—ideal for use in transparent holographic laminates found in most passports.

Security print and Gemini™

Security print remains a crucial element of all highly secure ID documents. The ability to combine beautiful design with extremely secure elements in the print is an art form in itself and requires a unique skillset, from design through to manufacturing. Gemini™, our specialist print security feature, appears as a single colors under normal daylight but transforms into two separate fluorescent colors when under UV light. Gemini™ enhances the overall security of the token by increasing the complexity of design as a defence against any attempted reproduction or counterfeit of the feature. It is quick to authenticate by trained users and border control inspectors when viewed under a UV light source.

Highly suitable for use across a variety of identity documents and especially effective when used in conjunction with other features on the bio-data page, observation page and / or end pages of a passport as these are the areas that are typically under the greatest threat of attack.

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