IDEMIA Smart Identity launches new security feature IDQR, a laser-engraved QR code embedded into polycarbonate identity documents

Courbevoie – December 03, 2024: Addressing the growing challenges of counterfeit identity documents, data tampering, and identity theft, IDEMIA Smart Identity has unveiled IDQR, a new security feature that combines the reliability of physical security features with the versatility of digital technology. First presented at High Security Printing Asia, a leading industry event in Bangkok, IDQR ensures data authenticity and tamper-proof protection.

IDQR is a laser-engraved QR code permanently embedded during the personalization process within a polycarbonate document. The QR code includes a full-color photo of the identity document holder and the biographical information. The full dataset is digitally signed by the issuing country, guaranteeing the data integrity.

IDQR represents a significant step forward in combining traditional security features of physical identity documents with the convenience and advantages of digital technology. With IDQR, anyone can remotely verify their biometric data with a standard smartphone.
Serge Wsevolojskoy, Senior Product Manager, IDEMIA Smart Identity

The document’s authenticity is verified, and a biometric selfie check, performed using a smartphone, confirms that the individual matches the portrait stored in the QR code. Both public and private sector users can easily scan the QR code and verify identities through a user-friendly reading app.