Next generation polycarbonate data page
ID security solutions, protecting your biodata
In a passport, the primary target for counterfeit attacks is the passport data page, which contains the holder’s biodata information. To safeguard this critical personal and biometric data, secure and sophisticated identity components are essential. Whether through the use of a durable substrate such as polycarbonate, or the application of holographic laminates or patches on paper-based data pages, these security features help protect against unauthorized alteration of genuine holder details.
To address these challenges, Crane Authentication has developed a dedicated solution designed to protect the most critical elements of modern identity documents.
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 data pages and polycarbonate ID cards.
Explore the features and capabilities of our polycarbonate data page by following the link below.
Case study:
The Development of the Polycarbonate Passport Data Page for the New Australian Passport
This case study explores the collaboration between Crane Authentication and Note Printing Australia (NPA) to develop the next generation polycarbonate passport data page for the new Australian passport.
It highlights how joint innovation, advanced materials, and secure manufacturing techniques were brought together to enhance the durability and security of the biodata page, helping protect personal and biometric information against counterfeiting and fraud.
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.
