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Driver’s licenses contain a plethora of information on a 2 ⅛ x 3 ⅜ card. But what does it all mean? Here’s a breakdown of everything included on the back of your ID and how it’s used to verify your identity. PDF417 barcode: This is used for storing personal information, including name, gender, date of […]
What is Web3? Characterized by online sharing, social media platforms, and content creation, web 2.0 has defined the last two decades. It gave rise to what we call digital identity, and as we surfed the net we left digital footprints, chock full of valuable data which was owned by powerful third parties. When it came […]
From checking bags to boarding the plane, tech-driven id scanning solutions are transforming the airline industry. But in the rush to create frictionless travel experiences, are some airlines missing the goalpost? Smart Airports Airports today are in a race to provide a seamless, touch-free passenger experience. Some airports are already employing end-to-end identity verification solutions […]
Cannabis consumption lounges, where adults 21 and older can openly use marijuana products, are set to open in Nevada by the end of 2022. Establishments will be required to use ID scanning to verify the age of their customers. The regulation reads as follows: 15.015 Duties of cannabis establishment agent for a cannabis consumption lounge […]
Today, about 12.5% of high school students and 32.2% college students admit to possessing a fake ID. With those numbers, bartenders and budtenders are at a high risk for selling to underage individuals. But what happens if a retailer–or ID scanner– is fooled by a fake ID? Many jurisdictions allow affirmative defense, which exonerates those […]
DoorDash is rolling out new in-app identity verification to ensure that alcohol is delivered only to people over the age of 21. The updated two-step procedure comes on the heels of COVID 19 pandemic, which saw the number of consumers buying alcohol online nearly double, from 19% in 2019 to 44% 2020. DoorDash currently delivers […]
The size of the global online gambling and betting industry amounted to 61.5 billion dollars in 2021, and has been forecast to increase by 86% by 2028. At the same time, a total of 16.4% of Internet gamblers were classified as either moderate or problem gamblers. But when the casino is on your phone or […]
In today’s security-conscious world, agencies such as the FBI and ATF are conducting rigorous background checks. But gone are the days of ink fingerprints. Organizations are now relying on digital fingerprints. .EFT (electronic fingerprint transmission) files are digital files that contain fingerprint information securely. Additionally, they contain demographic information. It is a standard used by […]
In Warren, Michigan, one woman brazenly stole eight cars from various dealerships over the course of several weeks before getting caught. A man in Norfolk, Virginia stole two cars from area dealerships. A Greenville, Georgia man used a fake ID to test drive a Corvette, then disappeared before being arrested. How did they do it? By […]
In 2021, the automotive industry endured $1.78 billion in fraud. This leaves auto dealerships in a lurch, burdening them with tracking down cars and reversing transactions. ID scanning can be a powerful weapon in the battle against fraud, ensuring that customers are who they say they are before you turn over the keys for a […]
