New smartcards that will hold medical data are being introduced to hospitals in India.
ID News Archive for April, 2010
Smartcard technology helps prevent medical identity theft in India
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010Smartcards for public transportation becomes a hot Toronto election issue
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
With the 2010 election campaigns starting to heat up, public transportation and smartcard-based fare collection systems are looking to be central issues, reports the Toronto Star.
OC Transpo smartcard display gets an update
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
OC Transpo will be updating the display system used in conjunction with its smartcard payment system, reports CFRA talk radio.
New Nova Scotian IDs help prevent identity theft
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
The identities of Nova Scotia residents will now be a bit safer, thanks to some new regulations past by the local government.
New smartcard fare system opens in New South Wales
Monday, April 19th, 2010
A new smartcard ticketing system went into use for the first time earlier today in the New South Wales, Australia public transportation system. The introduction of the new plastic cards went off largely without a hitch.
£290 million subway revamp passed in the UK
Friday, April 16th, 2010
A subway system in the UK will be getting a massive overhaul, reports the BBC.
India uses smartcard technology to curb fake university degree distribution
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
India will be adopting smartcard technology for use in student ID cards, reports PTInews.com.
TTC contemplates open payment system for Red Rocket riders
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
According to the Toronto Sun, the Toronto Transit Committee is looking into implementing a smart card-based fare system for the users of the Red Rocket public transportation system.
Petersborough approves new smart card-based payment system for buses
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
The city council of Petersborough, Ontario approved a new smart card payment method for the city’s transit system, reports the Petersborough Examiner.
Smart cards may be used to enhance encryption
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
A recent article from Investment News claims that encryption is key to keeping data safe.
