Individuals with medical conditions have a new tool available to them that will alert healthcare professionals about their medical histories in case of an emergency.
ID News Archive for August, 2010
New medical ID cards can allow EMS providers to offer better care during emergencies
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Transit smartcard market to grow during the next five years, report finds
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
A new research report indicates an increase in people traveling has fueled the growth of smartcard technology, which can make visits and vacations more convenient for travelers.
17 EU states have mandatory ID card policies
Monday, August 30th, 2010
A new report on how states in the European Union implement ID cards has found 17 countries have made national ID cards mandatory for their citizens, while only four have not, Security Document World reports.
Ireland government department to offer citizens a new public services card
Friday, August 27th, 2010
The Department of Social Protection in Ireland announced it will offer a public services card by the end of the year that will reduce bureaucracy and welfare fraud.
Smartcard technology coming to Wolverhampton buses
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
The Wolverhampton, UK bus system is taking steps toward adopting a new smartcard fare system similar to the one currently used in London, reports British radio station The Wolf.
Stagecoach adds new functions to its smartcard fare system
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
Stagecoach has introduced smartcard technology on its buses to improve convenience for riders, according to Cambridge News.
Jamaica pushes new smartcards to improve convenience and ease of travel for students
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company is encouraging commuters to use new smartcards to make their traveling safer and more efficient.
Population growth in Jakarta results in more focused ID-production requirements
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Jakarta, Indonesia’s year-to-year population growth has surged during the last decade, with the Jakarta Central Statistics Agency reporting the city population has surpassed 9.5 million people, Berita Jakarta recently reported.
Bahraini government replaces old IDs with new smartcards
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
The Bahraini government has replaced its old IDs with new smartcards, requiring the country’s citizens to obtain a new secure plastic ID card if they want to cast a vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections set for October 23, the Kaleej Times reports.
Germany announces new national ID cards
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
The German government has selected a new contactless national ID card to replace its current paper-based IDs.
