Maryland unveils a new secure driver's license leveraging Gemalto's polycarbonate technology
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Amsterdam, July 13, 2016 - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader
in digital security, announces that the Maryland Department of Transportation's
Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has begun rolling out its new secure and
redesigned driver's license and identification (ID) card across the state. The
polycarbonate-based driver's license gives Maryland residents a tamper-resistant
credential that reduces document forgery and protects against identity fraud.
Maryland selected Gemalto's line of Sealys Secure Documents for the new
polycarbonate driver's license that includes laser-engraving, hidden security
elements and tactile features specifically designed to improve document
security. The material's durability also increases the longevity of the driver's
license, fulfilling a state requirement to extend the document's validity period
to eight years.
Maryland also chose Gemalto's Coesys Issuance Solution to personalize and
produce resident's driver's licenses and ID cards on-site within MVA's secure,
state-of-the-art issuance center. Gemalto's central issuance solution fully
aligns with Maryland's goal of maintaining REAL ID(1) compliance while offering
additional security benefits. The central issuance of driver's licenses and ID
cards further enhances security by limiting access to card materials, equipment
and personal information. According to the Bureau of Justice in 2014, 17.6
million U.S. residents were impacted by identity fraud. One of the key
components of reducing identity fraud is creating a stronger and more secure
form of identification.
"With Gemalto's expertise, we were able to provide Maryland residents with the
most secure card in the nation," said MVA Administrator Christine Nizer.
"Gemalto has been a true partner throughout the rollout of the secure cards,
even helping us brief law enforcement on the cutting-edge security features that
will safeguard the personal information of our customers."
"With the new driver's license, Maryland is demonstrating its commitment to
bringing residents the best-in-class security and identity protection," said
Steve Purdy, VP of State Identity Programs at Gemalto. "Many states like
Maryland are facing new challenges of securing and issuing driver's licenses and
we are dedicated to delivering an end-to-end solution that provides a complete
technology roadmap, simplifies current operations and improves security."
(1 )The REAL ID Act of 2005 is an Act of Congress that modifies U.S. federal law
pertaining to security, authentication, and issuance procedures standards for
the state driver's licenses and identification (ID) cards.
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the global leader in digital security,
with 2015 annual revenues of ?3.1 billion and customers in over 180 countries.
We bring trust to an increasingly connected world.
Our technologies and services enable businesses and governments to authenticate
identities and protect data so they stay safe and enable services in personal
devices, connected objects, the cloud and in between.
Gemalto's solutions are at the heart of modern life, from payment to enterprise
security and the internet of things. We authenticate people, transactions and
objects, encrypt data and create value for software - enabling our clients to
deliver secure digital services for billions of individuals and things.
Our 14,000+ employees operate out of 118 offices, 45 personalization and data
centers, and 27 research and software development centers located in 49
countries.
For more information visit www.gemalto.com or follow (at)gemalto on Twitter.
Gemalto media contacts:
Philippe Benitez Peggy Edoire Vivian Liang
North America Europe & CIS Greater China
+1 512 257 3869 +33 4 42 36 45 40 +86 1059373046
philippe.benitez(at)gemalto.com peggy.edoire(at)gemalto.com vivian.liang(at)gemalto.com
Ernesto Haikewitsch Kristel Teyras Shintaro Suzuki
Latin America Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific
+55 11 5105 9220 +33 1 55 01 57 89 +65 6317 8266
ernesto.haikewitsch(at)gemalto.com kristel.teyras(at)gemalto.com shintaro.suzuki(at)gemalto.com
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