Gemalto and Veridos to provide smart ID cards to Macau government

Source: Gemalto. Sample ID card.

Gemalto, the digital security provider, is partnering with Veridos, a German company specialising in identity solutions, to supply contactless electronic identity cards (eIDs) to the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) government.

Under the collaboration, Gemalto is the subcontractor responsible for providing the physical cards, enhanced with security features and seamlessly incorporating Veridos' operating system software solution. The partnership will ensure a steady and consistent supply of smart eID cards to the government.

The new Macau eID cards are effective at mitigating fraud and counterfeiting activities. They are made from tamper-proof polycarbonate material, and incorporate two security ID features from Gemalto, Window Lock and True Vision. These allow the authorities to verify the cards' authenticity with the naked eye and under a UV light - enhancing regional security for the Identification Services Bureau of the Macau SAR Government, while enabling convenient access to e-government services.

Macau is one of the world's top 20* tourist destinations. In addition to its own population of 600,000**, Macau attracts an average of 2.5 million*** international visitors monthly. This places a greater emphasis on identity management and enforcement, which has become a major challenge for all governments. With the widespread proliferation of Internet connectivity and mobile devices globally, identity fraud and theft have been on the rise and need addressing urgently.

"We originally started a strong partnership with Veridos and Trub back in 2013. Since Gemalto incorporated Trub, this cooperation has been extended accordingly," said Elsie U Ao Ieong, Director of the Identification Services Bureau of the Macau SAR government. "We are confident that our concerted expertise and efforts will give Macau the technological edge in identity card security."

"Using the contactless eID cards, Macau citizens can now enjoy a secure and hassle-free 'tap and go' experience, thanks to the high security features, tamperproof ID design, and contactless capability," said Fernando Dal Zotto, Senior VP of Government Programs at Gemalto.

*Source: Government Information Bureau, Macao
**Source: Country meters
***Source: Portal do Governo de RAE de Macau 

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