More than 90 per cent of photo ID card inspections are undertaken visually and in the field. The speed, cost-effectiveness, convenience and simplicity of visual inspections have made ID cards popular in government applications including national ID cards, permits and enforcement documents. The importance of having a well-designed visual security solution cannot be overstated, according to HID Global, world leaders in trusted identity solutions. Typical visual security features include holograms and various types of security printing to special inks, relief structures, laser images and hidden features.”]
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