As an important document for international travel, the security and anti-counterfeiting technology of the U.S. passport has always been a field of great importance to the U.S. government. With the progress of science and technology and the changes in the global security situation, the design, production and security of the US passport are constantly upgraded to ensure the information security and identity authenticity of the passport holder. This article will introduce the security and anti-counterfeiting technology of the United States passport in detail.
First, passport design upgrade
The design of the new passport began in 2011, with the participation of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), the Federal Mint and the Department of Homeland Security, and the final production is responsible for the GPO. On the basis of maintaining the traditional blue cover, the new passport focuses on upgrading the security and anti-counterfeiting capabilities of the electronic chip. The electronic chip is located on the back cover and has a capacity of up to 64KB, which is enough to accommodate the increased biometric information that the government may require in the future. This upgrade significantly improves the security level of passports, strengthens border controls, and effectively cracks down on the counterfeiting of paper passports.
Second, advanced anti-counterfeiting technology
- Electronic chip technology: The United States passport uses a contactless chip, which only saves digital pictures in the chip, avoiding the easy reproduction of traditional paper information. Electronic chip technology not only improves the storage capacity of information, but also enhances the confidentiality and security of information.
- Information page materials and technology: The passport information page uses polycarbonate (PC) material, improved security ink, laser engraving, MLI laser image, laminated holographic image and other technologies. These technologies make the information on the data page difficult to forge, increasing the security of the passport.
- LetterScreen® Patented technology: When it comes to the passport holder's photo, the US passport uses LetterScreen® patented technology developed by JURA, a well-known security company. The technology includes information about the holder by embedding unique lines made of microtext in the photo. The use of special equipment can decode these lines, to achieve a trinity of security functions, that is, the use of magnifying glass, passport reader, professional document detector can interpret different security features.
- Combination of various printing technologies: The United States passport uses a variety of technologies in the printing process, such as digital photos, microprinting, fluorescent secret mark, watermarking, etc. The comprehensive application of these technologies has improved the anti-counterfeiting ability of passports, making forgery more difficult.
Third, improve the safety performance
- Biometric information: Since 2006, the United States has issued biometric passports to government officials, diplomats and the general public. The addition of biometric information further improves the security of the passport, making the passport more closely bound to the identity of the holder.
- High-tech equipment to assist authentication: In order to more effectively identify the authenticity of the passport, the United States government and related agencies have developed a variety of high-tech authentication equipment. Such as binocular contrast microscope, advanced multi-function comparison projector, etc., these devices can accurately judge the authenticity of the passport through the amplification and comparison of the fine structure of the passport.
Fourth, the importance of information security and preventive measures
In the digital age, the security of personal information has become particularly important. The disclosure of passport information is not only related to personal privacy, but also may lead to identity theft, illegal entry, legal problems, travel restrictions and a series of serious consequences. Therefore, passport holders should attach great importance to information security and take the following precautions:
- Beware of phishing: Do not fall for any email or message asking for sensitive information and always update information through official channels.
- Dispose of old passports properly: Securely destroy old passports or other documents containing personal information, using a professional document destruction service or shredder.
- Social platform prevention: Avoid revealing too much personal information on social media, such as birthday and address, and verify the source of information.
- Monitor account activity: Check your bank and credit card accounts regularly to keep an eye out for any unauthorized activity.
- Timely reporting: Once you find information leaks, immediately report to the relevant departments, and take measures to protect their rights and interests.
To sum up, a number of advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies are used in the design and production of U.S. passports to ensure the security and anti-counterfeiting performance of passports. However, in the digital age, personal information security still faces many challenges. Therefore, passport holders should enhance information security awareness, take necessary precautions, and jointly build a line of personal information security.
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