The Netherlands selects Gemalto to introduce new electronic driving license
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Amsterdam, October 28, 2014 - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world
leader in digital security, is delivering its Sealys electronic driving license
to RDW, the public body responsible for driver licensing and vehicle
registration in the Netherlands. The Gemalto driving license combines visual,
physical and electronic security features that provide strong protection against
fraud and forgery. In addition, a contactless microprocessor securely stores all
the individual details printed on its tamper-proof polycarbonate body. It will
enable the Dutch police force to verify the authenticity of the document with
authorized NFC mobile readers.
The credit card-sized document meets all the requirements of the latest EU-wide
initiative to establish a modern, harmonized driving license in member states.
RDW evaluated a number of security design offerings and Gemalto's proposal,
combining creative layout with unique multiple features, stood out as the best
solution:
* A transparent window in the pure polycarbonate structure provides an
immediate visual check
* The brand new Sealys Secure Surface feature enables tactile relief and
optical effects on certain areas of the document
* Sealys Edge Sealer offers additional protection through laser markings on
the edge of the card
"Ensuring only authorized drivers take to the road is a vital element of any
road safety program, and the driving license also serves as official ID
credential for citizens," said Andre Uuldriks, Unit Manager of the Driving
License department for RDW. "We loved the unique combination of security
features matching a very advanced document design. We plan to introduce the new
electronic driving license no later than the end of year."
"The inclusion of a microprocessor on licenses reinforces public trust in the
integrity of a document. In addition, it enables an extensive set of electronic
verifications to check document authenticity and driver's identity," said
Frédéric Trojani, Executive Vice President of Government Programs at Gemalto.
"The Netherlands will benefit from our experience acquired through large-scale
deployments of secure driving licenses notably in France, India, Ireland,
Mexico, Morocco and the UK. The new card also creates a future-proof platform
for accessing eGovernment services in the years ahead."
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in digital security with
2013 annual revenues of ?2.4 billion and more than 12,000 employees operating
out of 85 offices and 25 research and software development centers, located in
44 countries.
We are at the heart of the rapidly evolving digital society. Billions of people
worldwide increasingly want the freedom to communicate, travel, shop, bank,
entertain and work - anytime, everywhere - in ways that are enjoyable and safe.
Gemalto delivers on their expanding needs for personal mobile services, payment
security, authenticated cloud access, identity and privacy protection,
eHealthcare and eGovernment efficiency, convenient ticketing and dependable
machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. We develop secure embedded software and
secure products which we design and personalize. Our platforms and services
manage these products, the confidential data they contain and the trusted end-
user services made possible.
Our innovations enable our clients to offer trusted and convenient digital
services to billions of individuals. Gemalto thrives with the growing number of
people using its solutions to interact with the digital and wireless world.
For more information visit www.gemalto.com, www.justaskgemalto.com,
blog.gemalto.com, or follow (at)gemalto on Twitter.
Gemalto Media Contacts:
Peggy Edoire
Europe, Middle East & Africa
+33 4 42 36 45 40
peggy.edoire(at)gemalto.com
Contact Gemalto's media relations in your region
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