Glossary

The process of confirming that a person is who they claim to be by checking identity documents, biometric data or digital credentials.

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The process of checking whether an identity document is genuine by analyzing its security features, data consistency, and electronic components.

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The process of validating an ID document and confirming that it belongs to the person presenting it.

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A set of procedures used to verify customer identities and assess risks before starting a business relationship.

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The process of checking the authenticity and validity of a driver’s license and the identity of its holder.

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The automated extraction and digitization of information from documents, forms or identity credentials.

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A technology that converts printed text on documents into digital data that can be processed by software.

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The process of reading and decoding 1D or 2D barcodes to capture information quickly and accurately.

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A two-dimensional barcode that can store more information than a traditional linear barcode.

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A two-dimensional barcode format commonly used on driver’s licenses and identity documents.

A two-dimensional barcode that stores information and can be read by scanners, smartphones, or imaging devices.

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A barcode on a boarding pass that contains passenger and flight information for automated travel processing.

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The standardized area on many identity documents that stores personal and document data in a machine-readable format.

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The human-readable area of an identity document containing information such as name, date of birth, and photograph.

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The international standard defining specifications for machine-readable travel documents such as passports and visas.

A comparison of data from different document areas, such as MRZ, VIZ, barcode and chip, to detect inconsistencies.

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A wireless technology that stores and transmits data via a contactless chip, for example in biometric passports.

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A short-range wireless communication technology used for contactless data exchange between devices and electronic documents.

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An electronic passport with a contactless chip that stores personal and biometric information.

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The process of accessing data stored on an RFID or NFC chip without physical contact.

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A security mechanism used to verify that the electronic chip in an identity document is genuine.

The article "Levels of authentication" helps to understand how authentication works.

Security features in documents that are visible under ultraviolet light and are used for authenticity checks and to detect forgeries. These include, for example, fluorescent printing or patterns.

How do UV security features work?

A light source used in document verification to analyze features that are not visible under normal light.

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Standard light used to capture the visible appearance of an identity document during scanning.

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A special lighting method used in document scanners to make certain surface features and details more visible.

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A security feature on identity documents that changes its appearance depending on the viewing angle.

A security element that changes color, appearance, or effect depending on the viewing angle or light.

Extremely small printed text used as a security feature that is difficult to reproduce with standard printing methods.

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The comparison of a live or captured face image with a reference image from an identity document or digital credential.

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Unique physical characteristics, such as facial features or fingerprints, used to verify or identify a person.

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A biometric verification method used to determine whether a real person is present instead of a photo, video, or mask.

The use of stolen, forged, or fake identity information to commit fraud or gain unauthorized access.

 

A secure digital version of a driver’s license that can be stored and presented on a mobile device.

What is REAL ID?

The European Digital Identity Wallet enables citizens to store, share, and verify digital identity credentials across the EU.

The updated EU regulation that establishes a framework for trusted digital identities and the European Digital Identity Wallet.

A secure application that stores and manages digital identity credentials on a mobile device.