That's why the industry standard calls for a regular update to documents like driver’s licenses and ID cards with updated technology in the design that makes replication a little more strenuous, if not impossible. “The longer a document is in circulation, the more likely it is that it will become compromised - fraudulently and otherwise through those who counterfeit and alter the document,” he explained. More specifically, they adjust designs on a regular basis to thwart those who want to counterfeit documents.
The state's previous design was rolled out only five years ago, but the state often redesigns its cards to “maintain the security and integrity of the document,” said Department of Public Safety Commissioner Jess Anderson.
The new cards will go into circulation soon with the new cards being mailed out for the first time this week, according to Ryan Williams, the quality assurance manager for the Utah Public Safety Driver's License Division. The Utah Department of Public Safety on Wednesday unveiled a new design for state driver's licenses and identification cards that they believe will help prevent fraud and protect identities. The system can only be accessed by investigators with the Department of Licensing who have gone through extensive background checks.Be prepared for your next Utah driver’s license to look a little different. They’ve already linked one individual by photograph to 36 different identities. Investigators say most matches will be easily resolved the results of marriages or legal name changes, while some will be clear cases of criminal activity. From there, Department of Licensing investigators take over the case, examining actual photographs and other information to determine if criminal activity, including identity theft, is occurring.
The new design will be phased in as people renew or replace, starting in June.Įssentially a math-based facial mapping system, the software creates unique facial “templates” based on each driver license or ID card photo to identify potential matches of the same face associated with different names. Changes to the driver license are coming as well - by shifting the picture to the left side and adding an identical but smaller, shaded photo on the right, the licenses will be harder to fake. The new driver license look.ĭOL is expanding the use of facial recognition technology, a security measure already used in the Enhanced Driver License program, to safeguard regular driver licenses and ID cards. A new look to driver licenses and facial recognition software will make it harder for identity thieves to do business in Washington.
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